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FEATURES

78 | Frankly Speaking

Ladies, we let’s chat—or, at least, you need to open up to your doctors about questions you want to ask, but don’t.

Here’s a headstart on tricky talks.

BY BETH COONEY FITZPATRICK

88 | Time for Romance Just in time Valentine’s Day, Westport photographer Chris Craymer focuses on love—and it’s heart-racing.

BY JILL JOHNSON

94 | Going Solo

Take a break from your daily routine with a great escape. Here are places for solo travelers who love adventure.

Get ready to clear your head, meet new people and see the sights your way.

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BY KIM-MARIE EVANS On the Cover: Photography by Chris Craymer Chris and Zoe Craymer inset by Alex Dow

DEPARTMENTS 10 | EDITOR’S LETTER

13 | BUZZ Nic + Zoe; FacesBeautiful and Achorn

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Top Doctors of Fairfield County Don’t leave your health up to just anyone. This list of Top Doctors in the area includes family doctors and every kind of specialist you need to keep you in the pink.

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16 | SHOP Jewel-toned treasures 18 | GO New York City escapes; Hyundai 23 | DO “The Holy Name—Art of the Gesù: Bernini and His Age” comes to Fairfield

26 | EAT M.EAT; Rye Ridge; Great Northern Food Hall 30 | FINANCE FIX

Maximizing your HSA

33 | PEOPLE & PLACES 40 | TEEN VOICE 43 | VOWS 107 | INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 108 | DON’T MISS THIS WESTPORT JAN/FEB 2018, VOL. 20, NO. 1 WESTPORT (USPS/ISSN 1941-9821) is published bi-monthly by Moffly Media, Inc., 205 Main St, Westport, CT 06880. Periodical postage paid at Westport, CT, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes (Form 3579) to WESTPORT, PO Box 9309, Big Sandy, TX 75755-9607. U.S. Subscription rates: $19.95/ 1 year, $34.95/2 years; Canada and Foreign $44/1 year, $72/2 years.

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Look of Love Chris Craymer. If you need a visual of what it’s like to live passionately, look no further than this photographer’s work. I decided it would be our cover story the moment writer Jill Johnson brought his amazing images to my attention. Who knew he and his wife, Zoe, were living a quiet and beautiful life here in Westport?

In his new book, American Romance, he catches sweet moments of intimacy that are as distinct as each couple. Page by page, it’s a love story. I fell for Craymer’s ability to capture not only the joy of flirting, but also the undeniable chemistry between two people. I am especially pleased that some of the images were taken right here in town.

Craymer’s book has me recalling what he calls those “mortgage free” years, yet others feel timeless—all of them are as magical as love itself. The book even comes out in time for Valentine’s Day. In a relationship or not, there’s good reason to schedule “me” time—try private travel for adventurers. In our story, “Going Solo,” destination after destination proves that sometimes the best way to get away means not having to worry about anyone else and to follow your own

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We also offer ideas for quick getaways in New York City. Dive into immersive entertainment, which will get you interacting with common experiences in a whole new way. Or taste something new—celebrate the New Nordic movement at Great Northern Food Hall. Having lived briefly in Denmark, I love that I can get an authentic, Chef Claus Meyer–approved smørrebrød (Danish open sandwich) so close to home. Go ahead, pack your winter weekend agenda with fun and food that’s different from your norm.

At the start of a new year, commit to challenging your perspective, whether that means going beyond the familiar horizon or fully focusing on what (and who) you already have. Live passionately…and Happy New Year!

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NIC+ZOE proves outfits created from a palette of cream, white and sand can make a bold statement one of Chatfield-Taylor’s favorite pieces. Using cashmere, silk and cotton in a variety of white shades, such as milk and bone, creates a quietly elegant look.

“We ask, ‘What are the neutrals we’re designing into?’ We make a point to incorporate those neutrals into patterns,” explains Chatfield-Taylor. The brand, which manufactures its own prints, focuses on incorporating interesting colors and patterns to take the guesswork out of dressing.

So, don’t fear color. “One of the pillars of NIC+ZOE is color that is wearable and comfortable,” says Lightbown. “In our knitwear, we may incorporate a thread of soot or blue to pull the piece back to the pants or denim.”

Whether with rich wine or dusky pink, the pieces are wearable for real women in real life and versatile for day or night, work or weekend. 7 Church Ln.; nicandzoe.com —Colleen Crowley

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stick to a neutral palette, explains founder Dorian Lightbown, add layers and texture to give the outfit dimension.

Consider the Lace Essence Top, with a knit body, lace panel over the shoulders and chiffon trim; it’s

WHAT A GIFT The new Savvy + Grace has the allure of a vacation-town shop—go for a gift, buy three things for yourself. Finds include cleverly displayed jewelry, bath bombs, puffer jackets, wraps and kid toys. The “savvy” is for shoppers with a taste for luxury, like Ugg, Mariposa and Kate Spade, at great prices. “Grace” is that feeling of browsing an honest to goodness momand-pop on Main Street. savvyand gracewestport.com

JUST BEAUTIFUL “Women should not be afraid of makeup. It’s meant to enhance our features,” says Gail Sagel, founder of FACES Beautiful (facesbeautiful .com), which recently teamed up with Achorn Beauty Bar (achornbeautybar .com) in Playhouse Square. Head in for top brands and beauty treatments.

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Upper Deck Fitness owner, Suzanne Palazzo, on 3 fixes for the New Year Weight Lifting

Down Work out the right way now to prevent injuries later

It Pays to Be Precise

“Our focus is on safety and doing everything in correct form,” says Bridget McBride, co-owner, with Caitlin Giambalvo, of The Bar Method. “Our instructors are taught to evaluate the needs of those in the room and look out for, and prioritize, correcting improper form.”

After finding success with their Fairfield studio, the business partners eyed Westport for its second location. At both places, instructors go through six months of training before they can teach, and they learn to use both verbal

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and hands-on correction to ensure participants are tucking and lifting the right way. For example, when you’re in a plank, raise your hips a little higher than where you think they should be, so you don’t sink to the floor and strain your lower back.

They also provide custom modification and will send a video to your physical therapy team for further modifications. 25 Sylvan Rd. S.; barmethod.com

Pick Up the Pace Elite Health Services offers a running assessment with gait analysis. They use video and physical

Eating Habits

MYTH You can eat what you want as long as you sweat it off.

FACT “Oh, how I wish this was true!

Unfortunately, what you eat and when you eat it influences that number on the scale the most. At the end of the day, long-term, sustainable weight loss or weight maintenance comes down to more than calories in, calories out.”

Weight Loss

MYTH Cardio is a must if your goal is to lose weight.

FACT “Step off the treadmill to nowhere!

If you’re looking to truly change your body, you should be focusing on strength training, with a combination of body-weight, free-weight and resistance exercises. Insert cardio bursts, such as a minute of jumping jacks or jumping rope), between sets and watch your body respond.” —Scott Thomas

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“During the ninetyminute appointment, we use a physical therapist, a running coach and multiple screenings to measure your active and passive range of motion,” says Steve Kurczewski, managing partner. “We see three views of available motion and motor control, and we work toward getting your posture and alignment toward the norm.”

Runners aren’t the only ones who need to be mindful of technique. “No matter the activity, if you push your body past the range of motion, you can easily strain a muscle,” he notes.

That’s why Elite Health Services recently launched a specialized yoga workshop, during which participants are educated about the nuances of each pose. Each class focuses on one pose to build upon participants’ practice. 162 Kings Hwy. N.; elitehealthservices.com —Colleen Crowley

MYTH Women who lift weights will develop big muscles.

FACT “This is categorically, undeniably false. What is true, however, is that the body is made in the kitchen, so it’s diet that plays a much larger factor in whether women bulk up.”

A bundle of joy, thanks to a grant from the Nest Egg Foundation

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icking out baby names, decorating the nursery, buying itsy-bitsy onesies— there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of starting a family. But imagine every passing stroller feeling like a stab in the heart, because infertility has turned the dream of having a baby into a nightmare.

The CDC reports that one in eight American couples have trouble getting or staying pregnant. Those with the means may find hope in fertility treatment; others face the crushing reality that they simply can’t afford it. Procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) can cost tens of thousands of dollars and often are not covered by insurance.

Nest Egg Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit organization based in Westport, is bringing

miracles—in the form of financial grants and bundles of joy— to Connecticut families in this painful predicament. Dr. Mark Leondires, medical director and partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut, and Amy Matton, coordinator of their Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program, are helping to make these families whole.

These Westporters regularly witness the wonders of modern medicine—and the devastation of drained bank accounts.

“A foundation to support those who cannot afford infertility therapy has been on my agenda for many years,” says Leondires, who has worked in reproductive medicine since 1995. “Everyone who wants a child in their home should have a chance to use the best technology in order to get there.”

The stars aligned when business psychologist Sharon Horowitz introduced them to her client Harold Levy. The founder of the ultra successful Westport-based Iridian Asset Management was contemplating his legacy and decided he’d “like to help people who want children: nurses, firemen, teachers—decent people who would make good parents but don’t have the resources.”

A board was formed, local artist Miggs Burroughs donated the logo, and Nest Egg was born. A year ago, the first four grants were awarded. While the odds of success of an IVF cycle at a top clinic are lower than the flip of a coin, it seems Nest Egg cycles are charmed.

An egg donor was the only feasible option for *Liv, who was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure: “Our insurance didn’t cover infertility treatment and IVF with an egg donor is very expensive. Nest Egg eliminated the financial stress and gave us hope.” Liv had twins last August.

Another couple endured a miscarriage and three failed IVFs, which wiped out their savings. *Sue remembers getting the call that they’d received a grant. “I couldn’t

believe that after so many disappointments, we were getting another chance.” In October, they welcomed a baby girl.

After multiple miscarriages, including losing twins, *Claire needed a gestational carrier.

With a friend as a surrogate and a Nest Egg grant, she and her husband became the proud parents of a baby boy in November. “The Nest Egg Foundation and those who donate to it really care about the struggles others face to build their families,” she says. “If you haven’t battled infertility or aren’t deeply involved, there’s really no way to understand how it feels.”

“I was driving when I got the call that we’d been chosen,” recalls *Amy. “I lost it, bawling, and had to pull over! We were finally able to smile and talk about having children again like ‘normal couples’ do.” Amy’s sister, their egg donor, went through a cycle last summer and the couple plans to start their family (with frozen embryos) soon.

Another round of grantees are beginning their journey to parenthood. To learn more or donate, visit: nesteggfoundation .org. —Jill Johnson *Names are fictitious.

EVERYONE WHO WANTS A CHILD IN THEIR HOME SHOULD HAVE A CHANCE TO USE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO GET THERE. – DR. MARK LEONDIRES

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DESCEND INTO 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF “WATER” and see all the creatures you would encounter if you were lucky enough to spend time on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

VIRTUALLY INTERACT WITH SEA LIONS, play with rays and dolphins, come face-to-face with humpback whales, Humboldt squids and great white sharks. A combination of video mapping, 8K photo real animation, mega projections screens and immersive sound will have you reaching for a towel once you emerge.

THE SECOND PORTION OF THE ATTRACTION IS MORE EDUCATIONAL. Guests learn about what they just experienced through touch screens, holograms and more. The entire experience takes just ninety minutes.

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530 West 27th Street mckittrickhotel.com If Shakespeare, Martha Graham and Alfred Hitchcock were to stage a show together, it would be Sleep No More.

This experience has been called the “gold standard of immersive theater.” The show first launched in 2011 and is still consistently sold out. The McKittrick “Hotel” was created to house this production and has now added a few other immersive and short-run shows. In addition to the productions, there are the Heath Restaurant (given high marks by greenwich editor’s notoriously picky brother) and the rooftop bar Gallow Green (a great spot for pre- or postshow drinks).

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YOU’LL “CHECK IN” to Sleep No More and be given a “hotel key” (a playing card) and asked to don a Venetian mask; this separates guests from performers.

EXPLORE SIX FLOORS AND 100 ROOMS full of dark corners and little details: Open books and scattered letters provide clues; you can follow dancers down darkened hallways or peek in on a fully-stocked candy store.

YOU WILL NEVER SEE the whole thing in one visit, but overall it loosely tells the story of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tale of a Scottish thane who commits regicide (the deliberate killing of a monarch—you’re welcome) at the urging of his famously ambitious wife and three fortunetelling witches.

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ne of the most breathtaking auto success stories of our time has been the rise of Hyundai. In thirty years its cars have gone from cheap and forgettable to their current state of desirable and, uh, reasonably priced.

The company’s new Genesis line is its latest salvo, and warrants a close look.

Just as Toyota recognized in the late 1980s that status seekers weren’t going to get bragging rights from its yeoman nameplate and thus created the glittering Lexus, so Hyundai is establishing Genesis as its prestige brand.

On the floor now are two muscular and sleek sedans—the G80 and G90. Coming next year are the G70 (think BMW 3-series) and a sporty crossover.

Owners will have to sacrifice not having that Teutonic cachet, but no one’s going to think you pulled up in the milk wagon.

Genesis assembled a European design team that previously had drawn up Bentleys, Audis and Lamborghinis, and there is an admirable sleekness and strength in the lines of each

Power: 5-liter V8 or twin-turbo V6; rear or all-wheel drive EPA Mileage Ratings: 15-19 city/24-27 highway

Hyundai’s new Genesis line packs a lot of punch for its price

Genesis model. The options list is rather extensive; avoid it and you’ll get a lavish car in the low 40s.

The G80 and G80 Sport models are plenty spacious for four tall adults. You don’t really need to step up to the G90 unless you want a warship limousine. The G80 interior is a composition of soft leather and sumptuous textures. Passengers will instantly sense the general fineness.

The G80 eases you smoothly down the road in a cloud of quiet—they’ve clearly made an effort at consummate sound-proofing. But if you hit it, especially with the 420-horsepower V8, the thrust is startling. It’s no sports car, but it does sail around bends with aplomb.

It offers four driving modes, ranging from snow to let’s go. The V6 versions still feel plenty strong. For Connecticut driving, I’d recommend the normal V6 with the all-wheeldrive option called HTRAC. With Hyundai’s recent reliability record, the G80 is well worth considering. — Chris Hodenfield JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 WESTPORT

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Fairfield U’s world-class exhibit from

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he infinite opportunities for attending local exhibits and gallery shows is a perk of living in Fairfield County, though receiving a blizzard of postcards or catchy web postings about the next “must see” can become stultifying. Thankfully, a discerning sensibility tips us off to art-world hype versus authentic inspiration.

When Philippe de Montebello, the former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, intones a rave recommendation in his honey-toned, transatlantic Gallic breath, you can bet it’s the real deal.

Europe. Capturing the intellectual and sensorial appeal of the newly founded Society of Jesus, the show offers a delightful frisson of the Counter-Reformation’s visual zeitgeist.

A stunning array of original artworks from the Church of the Gesù (Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù all’Argentina) in Rome forms the show’s nucleus. Several artworks have never before been viewed on this side of the Atlantic. It’s almost as if angels parachuted down onto Fairfield’s campus, showering heavenly treasures.

IMAGE COPYRIGHT © THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. IMAGE SOURCE: ART RESOURCE, NY

CENTER OF ATTENTION Heralding a magisterial exhibition in our backyard, Montebello, as honorary chair of the Exhibition Committee, heads up the Fairfield University Art Museum’s international loan exhibition: “The Holy Name—Art of the Gesù: Bernini and His Age.” (It runs from February 1 through May 19.) “Short of boarding a flight to Rome and going to the Gesù [church] itself, this is the closest one will ever come to experiencing and appreciating its artistic riches,” he notes. Swooning over these artworks as the “crucible of art, ideas and faith,” he validates this local exhibition’s world-class impact, saying, “If I were still director of the Metropolitan, I would be jealous of Fairfield doing this show. It’s simply incredible, as it brings to Fairfield University some of the greatest artists working in seventeenth-century Rome.”

In celebration of the university’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this landmark survey of Jesuitinspired art, theology and missionary activism re-creates the electrifying religious and political climate of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century

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“If I were still director of the Metropolitan, I would be jealous of Fairfield doing this show.

It’s simply incredible.”

Cruising the Post Road, one doesn’t encounter 400-year-old oil paintings; miniaturized studies of vertiginous ceiling frescos; preparatory sketches; crisply engraved architectural renderings; bronze statues; an altarpiece cartouche studded with eye-popping silver, bronze, lapis lazuli and glass; golden silk threaded clerical vestments; a Papal Bull signed by Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese); and other precious documents that trace the early moments of the Jesuit narrative. It’s all an eyeful.

As if a long-lost ancestral nonno has come to visit generations of his spiritual descendants, no less than an original marble sculpture of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine by Gian Lorenzo Bernini alights onto campus. How many would know that the college was originally named after Cardinal Bellarmine? His name was removed from the official seal in 1969. For a nationally ranked university with legions of liberal arts graduates, Bellarmine

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Francesco Bertos’ Saint Ignatius Loyola with an Angel Holding a Book Inscribed with the Motto of the Society of Jesus

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WITH DR. LINDA WOLK-SIMON DR. LINDA WOLK-SIMON serves as director of the Fairfield University Art Museum after twenty-five years at the gold standard of museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. From 1986 to 2011, she served in many posts, including curator, Department of Drawings and Prints. Prior to that, she was the assistant curator of the Robert Lehman Collection, a diverse body of paintings, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics and old master drawings.

ON ORGANIZING THE GESÙ EXHIBIT: “It is especially gratifying for a curator to be able to organize an exhibition that relates very directly to one’s own particular interests or areas of expertise. In the case of the Gesù exhibition, which explores the foundational chapters of the Society of Jesus in Rome and its glorious Mother Church, the subject is obviously very precisely tailored to Fairfield University as a Jesuit institution of higher learning. It also gave me a really exciting opportunity to immerse myself in a project that focuses largely on Rome, my favorite art historical place, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, my favorite time period, and to work on some of the greatest artists of the time—like the architect Jacopo Vignola and the great Baroque sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini, as well as one of the most powerful, wealthy and discerning patrons of the period, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, who paid for the building of the Gesù and imposed his will on the Jesuits.

ON ENGAGING VISITORS: “We have two audiences: the students and faculty of Fairfield University, and members of the public from the surrounding geographic region. We are, in other words, both inward- and outward looking, which makes us different from other academic this page top: Il Baciccio (Giovanni Battista Gaulli), The Triumph of the Name of Jesus, 1676–79, oil on paper center: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Putti Carrying the Cross, 1672–75, charcoal and black chalk bottom: Alessandro Algardi, Saint Ignatius Loyola with Saints and Martyr of the Jesuit Order, probably cast by Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani, seventeenth century, bronze. opposite page Domenico Zampieri, Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta, ca. 1622, oil on canvas

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is revered as a theologian and scientist. He ferociously questioned the heretical Florentine astronomer Galileo Galilei about his (then) nonsensical theories of the solar system.

Fortunately, we have reconciled antiquated notions of astronomy with the blessings of fine art and Copernican knowledge as taught in a twenty-first-century Jesuit institution of higher education.

This will be the only time this Bernini masterpiece has been preened away from the Mother Church of the Gesù in our lifetime. The piously depicted Jesuit saint is marvelously captured from Bernini’s astonishingly gifted fingertips.

Anyone who has taken Intro to Art History recalls Bernini’s breathtaking theatricality as the ultimate maestro of the Baroque age. Whether you studied art history in the class of 1968 or 2018, this exhibit will transport you back to that perfect moment. Don’t miss the free lectures and programs, which bring a lineup of international scholars to campus. More at fairfield.edu/museum.

DO departments, even though our primary mission is, like theirs, pedagogical. For students and faculty, we have an academic engagement committee comprising faculty from across multiple departments and disciplines with whom we share our programming ideas in the hope that they will offer valuable input and promote them widely to colleagues and students. We also designate a faculty member to serve as academic liaison for every exhibition and major programming initiative we undertake. Finally, thanks to an extremely generous outside benefactor, we have been able to hire a curator of education and academic engagement—a really essential position for any academic art museum. All of these initiatives serve our preeminent goal of enhancing and expanding curricular engagement and ensuring that our programming is intellectually sound, rigorous and educational for all of our audiences, and engaging.

ON SECURING ART FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND LEADING MUSEUMS: “Without a doubt the most miraculous loan is the marble portrait bust of Roberto Bellarmino by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the greatest sculptors of all time, and the artistic impresario who transformed the urban landscape of seventeenthcentury Rome with his churches, sculptures and fountains. This extremely important work of art has been requested for various exhibitions over the years but, until now, has always been denied. As a result, it has never left Rome. So it is leaving home for the first time to cross the Atlantic and come to Fairfield University! The initial response—from the governmental authority that makes such decisions—to my request to borrow this and other works from the Gesù was not at all encouraging. As a result, I was quite certain that we would not be successful, but the Jesuit Curia in Rome, and the past and current rector of the Gesù, were extremely helpful and supportive of this project. Over time, the authorities in Rome became more receptive, signing onto the project and doing everything they could to facilitate long and complicated negotiations.”

ON HOPES FOR THE EXHIBIT: “What will give me tremendous satisfaction is if people engage in slow, careful looking as they absorb the four or five interconnected themes explored in this assemblage of important and historically resonant works of art. I hope they come away with a new or an enhanced appreciation of the many great but mostly unfamiliar artists they will encounter, [as well as] immensely talented contemporaries like Carlo Maratta, Domenichino, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Ciro Ferri and Alessandro Algardi. The noise around contemporary art tends to drown out almost everything else these days; old masters have been marginalized and even dismissed. Those of us who work on Renaissance, Baroque, medieval or neoclassical art strenuously disagree, of course, and it is marvelous to have this opportunity to invite [others] to share this enthusiasm and come to the same realization.”

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Steak obsessed? Meet the new butchery M.EAT, which specializes in beef (and lamb)

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ou won’t need to go to the bank and get a loan to buy a good steak,” says Roy Cox, CEO of M.EAT Organic Beef and Provisions, which recently opened in Westport.

“We’re the importers, so we don’t have middlemen in the chain of supply. We import the beef and sell directly to the customers, which makes

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the prices very affordable.”

Overseeing everything from farm to customer also means M.EAT can ensure the highest quality.

“Our product is 100 percent organic USDA certified; everything is controlled, from the way the cattle are fed to the soil they’re on,” he says.

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not used on the grazing range, and the cattle are never treated with hormones or antibiotics.

Uruguay, where M.EAT imports the majority of its product from, is the world’s leader in traceability standards. Through a digital system, the life of every animal is tracked and recorded, and the meat is refrigerated and ages during shipping.

“Even though Uruguay is far away, we’re about as farmto-table as you can get,” says Operation Manager Todd Harkin. “It’s not just our meat that’s organic; everything we use is organic,” he says. “Our spices and herbs, any cheese or produce, even the products we offer for retail sale, are all 100 percent certified organic.”

Don’t miss the burger bar.

Customers can customize patties, including type of meat, spices and herbs, and cheese topping. In just a few minute’s time, they create gourmet burgers ready to be grilled at home.

Although the team just opened its doors in town, it’s already roaming the land in search of a second site.

Until then, follow the herd to 29 Church Ln., Bedford Square. See more, including cooking tips, at meatprovisions .com. —Colleen Crowley

Business partners Michael Ventorino and Scott Martin believe Rye Ridge Deli was meant to fill the space that Oscar’s Deli left behind when its owner, Lee Papageorge, passed away. When negotiations at another location stalled and the Westport one opened up, it “seemed like the perfect fit,” says Ventorino. “It was a deli before, and a proven entity.”

Rye Ridge Deli opened fifteen months later.

“Everybody comes up and says the place is beautiful, which is music to my ears,” he says. “Westport needs this.”

Customers once again stop in for sandwiches, and people-watching. “Everyone loved [the employees from Oscar’s]. Our landlord is actually Lee’s family, so his wife said, ‘Oh you should call this guy and that guy.’ ” One of those guys is Crisanto Dolores, know as Chris. “It’s like coming back home again,” he says. “I know a lot of people here and they’re coming back asking, ‘Hey, how are you?

Where have you been?’”

As for Oscar’s, Ventorino says, “We’re hoping to continue the tradition.” But now it’s open until 9 p.m.

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Chef Claus Meyer is giving smørrebrød (and all Nordic cuisine) the royal treatment at Great Northern Food Hall

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mørrebrød is as ubiquitous in Denmark as the sandwich, piled high with lunch meats and squashed with lettuce between two pieces of bread, is in the United States. The difference in the Scandinavian food staple is not just the use of one piece of bread—a dark, dense, deeply earthy rugbrød—but

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also the elaborate layering, which follows long-established rules of Danish food etiquette.

If you’re a newbie to the art of smørrebrød, learn the rules before you break with tradition. There are reasons for why the ingredients are layered, which tools are used and in which order to eat multiple pieces.

Westport has yet to rally its own official smørrebrød expert, but there is tangible proof that Nordic cuisine is having a moment—and you don’t have to travel to Copenhagen for a taste.

Instead, enjoy the cuisine of Noma cofounder Chef Claus Meyer. The culinary master most recently oversaw the opening of Great Northern Food Hall in nearby Grand Central Terminal. One of the most influential figures in Nordic food, he has published more than a dozen books, including The Nordic Kitchen.

Great Northern, a reported $20 million operation, mixes old and new. For one, it’s located in a world-famous national historic landmark, where movers and shakers of all backgrounds continuously cross paths today. For another,

it reveres a traditional food, yet reimagines and elevates it to current cravings. And, finally, it goes old school by partnering with farmers and producers from the New York region and cooking in-season ingredients—which, of course, is all the rage recently.

The powerhouse behind the place is MeyersUSA (meyersusa .com), a hospitality group started by Meyer. A Dane, he has spent his thirty-plus-year career unearthing the joy of

FOLLOW THE LEADER Think you can keep up with Chef Meyer? Join him for a three-mile run at 7 a.m. in Central Park. Your reward is a complimentary cup of coffee and a cinnamon swirl at Great Northern Food Hall. See schedule on its website; register on its Facebook page.

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Designer Christina Meyer Bengtsson with partner Ulrik Nordentoft, graphic designer Søren Varming and architect Richard H. Lewis infused the space with Nordic qualities.

Danish food and sharing it far and wide. He is credited with being the creator of the New Nordic Cuisine movement.

“Smørrebrød needs to be created thoughtfully, but not necessarily elaborately.

I think focusing on quality, seasonal ingredients and dense, fresh rye bread is key,” he says. “Many of my recipes are adopted from when I originally created them in Denmark. I like calling

my cuisine here ‘New York Nordic,’ because I use only local, seasonal ingredients that are available here— different from what I used in Denmark. Some ingredients here are more starchy or acidic, so I think about that as I re-create recipes so everything balances out.”

As for what distinguishes contemporary tastes, he explains, “Nordic cuisine is all about purity, simplicity and

freshness. Using ingredients that are accessible, local and seasonal is important to every dish we create.”

The hall is a collection of pavilions, each serving different food and drink. At the Open Rye pavilion, try smørrebrød, piled high with vegetables, cured meats, fish, pickles and condiments—and enjoy it like a Dane: with knife and fork, and a beer. greatnorthernfood .com —Diane Sembrot

f you catch a taste for open-faced sandwiches, look up Marcus Schioler at danishsandwich. com, where the self-proclaimed smørrebrød-obsessed Dane-Canadian opines with inspirational passion for aspirational sandwichmaking. “I think the sandwiches are unique because of the original combination of ingredients, the interesting flavor combinations and the beautiful look,” he says. “They are part of a rich culinary tradition in which the combinations are recognized as ‘official’ sandwiches. In Denmark, everybody identifies with the dozens of variations.

I find that really special.” Online he shares recipes and instructions as well as Degree of Difficulty, noting: “Believe me, I don’t make all these smørrebrød and associated pålæg [toppings] on a regular basis. Some are really easy, but some are strictly specialoccasion foods.”

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appy New Year! Have you resolved to make the most of your investments in 2018? Take note: If you’re like many Americans, you’re probably overlooking what is quickly becoming the hottest investment vehicle around. It’s not the 401(k), the IRA, or the 529. It’s…wait Daniel E. Paige for it…your health savings account.

“I think people are waking up and saying, ‘Wait a second. I can put almost $7,000 a year away pre-tax?’,” says Daniel E. Paige, manager/private wealth adviser with RSM US Wealth Management in Westport.

As companies aim to lower their health-care costs, many are shifting to high-deductible health insurance plans for employees. High-deductible plans typically mean lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs.

A health savings account lets you stash away cash pretax to pay for these out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as co-pays, doctor visits, braces and more. In 2018, individuals can sock away $3,450 in an HSA account, and families can double that, to $6,900. (This amount includes any employer contribution.)

Most people with an HSA treat it like a medical checking account, putting money in the account until they need it, and then taking it out. But some savvy investors—only about 10 percent, according to a Devenir Research estimate—invest it. Here’s where

NEED TO KNOW “I’ve seen estimates of about $350,000 in medical expenses for a retired married couple, so odds are you’re going to need this money at some point.”

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–DANIEL E. PAIGE

THE TAKE AWAY GOODBYE 2017…

things get interesting: Even though pre-tax money went into the account, interest and capital gains compound tax-free. And when you withdraw the money to pay for a medical expense, you don’t owe taxes then, either. This makes for a triple tax advantage—an opportunity unheard of with most investment vehicles.

Here’s one strategy used by some high-earners, Paige says: Fully fund and invest the HSA as you would your 401(k), where it can grow tax-free, and stash cash aside in an emergency account to be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses as they arise. Save the receipts for future reimbursement from yourself. As the tax code reads now, there’s no expiration date on your health savings account money; down the road, you’ll be able to reimburse yourself for medical expenses that you paid years prior, so long as you still have the receipts and you had an HSA when you paid the expenses.

“Unlike with a flexible savings account, HSAs are not ‘use it or lose it.’ The funds do not go away,” says Paige. And unlike with an IRA, there is no required minimum distribution; you can hang onto your HSA forever, dipping in down the road as you need it to pay for your qualified medical expenses, including some of your Medicare premiums and long-term care insurance costs.

Your contributions add up. If you deposit $6,900 per year for the next 20 years, your account will grow to more than $250,000, assuming a 6 percent return annually. (Note that there is no guarantee your investment will grow, and it can be lost depending on market conditions.) And that’s without any tax consequence. According to a study by investment giant Vanguard, “$1 invested in a traditional or Roth IRA (assuming a constant tax rate) will be worth $1.64 in 20 years. Put that same dollar in an HSA, W and it grows to $2.19.”

If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, it’s not too late to contribute to your 2017 HSA. Just like with an IRA, you’re allowed to fund your previous year’s HSA up until the tax deadline.

So if you haven’t done so already, by April 15 contribute what you can to your 2017 HSA account.

WHAT’S THE CATCH? Make sure you understand the costs associated with your HSA. “Beware of maintenance fees,” Paige warns, adding that you don’t need to leave your HSA at the firm where your company started it.

You can shop around and evaluate different firms, fund fees and investment options.

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Don’t tap into your HSA before age 65 for a nonmedical expense, Paige notes.

After age 65, though, you’re allowed to make withdrawals for nonmedical expenses, but you’ll have to pay income taxes on the money, as you would with a 401(k) or an IRA.

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standing ovation welcomed Dr. Richard Zelkowitz to PinkAid’s seventh Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, held at Mitchells of Westport. Donning his signature pink boa, Dr. Zelkowitz gratefully accepted the first ever “Pink Heart Award,” given in recognition of his outstanding work in the treatment of breast cancer at the Smilow Family Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital. Author Geralyn Lucas delivered a touching keynote address and a fashion showing of Veronica Beard designs were enjoyed by all. As always, the “Warrior Fashion Show,” featuring individuals in our community battling breast cancer, was the heart of the event.

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The gala coincided with new exhibit, 06880+50, which displays imaginings of Westport’s future in fifty years. With over 200 people in attendance, $40,000 was raised to support the historical society’s programs. Guests enjoyed offerings from local chefs and mixologists, including a Prosecco bar, while Fairfield School of Rock impressed attendees with their musical talents. Special guests included Cynthia Gibb and award-winning actress, film director and Westporter Melissa Joan Hart. —Allison White

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all agree that a parent would be alarmed if her child set off one day bludgeoning a pig; but the same parent has no trouble paying a corporation to do so. The dissonance is incredible, and it is accepted with curious inconsistency. It is expected that one understands the products they purchase, yet the majority accept that they have no have

“The disconnect between action and principle impedes humanity’s progress.” control over the violence they pay for. And we continue on without changing. Cruelty to animals, like a fear of the unfamiliar, is a learned behavior. The logic is unsound; individuals do possess power over what actions they support when they spend their money on food, clothing or entertainment.

I publish my work under the brand TroubleMaker Technologies because the late Steve Jobs was correct: “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes...the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.”

Troublemakers, rebels and round pegs will never be content with the present. They live to imagine the future and to construct it. The disconnect between action and principle impedes humanity's progress, so I’ve directed my creative work toward fixing it.

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he desire to ask questions, and a willingness to be wrong, push the human race forward, particularly when its majority is intent on incurring momentum in the opposite direction. I build products that push users to ask questions of this variety— and, frankly, I get incredibly excited building what I think needs to exist, but doesn’t yet.

My name is Skylar Thomas, and I work as an app developer, animator and illustrator; I construct products for clients as well as those that I find exciting (the amount of sleep that one loses over an idea is a fairly good indicator of its value). As of 2017, my published work includes Paintball Hero, a 3-D platformer built to start a conversation, because a problem cannot be solved if no one is talking about it. Built with design and humor as the focus, Paintball Hero is the product of fourteen months in development and earned a feature on NPR earlier this year.

I created the game as a contracted developer for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with whom I initially began corresponding on a 2014 app.

The story behind Paintball Hero is not linear; it involved several bouts of trial and error, as well as unbelievable success.

The goal was to build a beautiful gaming experience that afforded a tangible, positive impact on its players. I threw gameplay and high-detail design at what I see wrong with the world, and, to date, I have seen it force people to ask the questions that lie at the root of the game’s plotline: What am I doing? Can I stand behind its consequences?

Put differently: What do I support? Does it make me a hero?

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For Sara, she can reminisce about the party during her freshman year at the University of Michigan, where she met her future husband, Jeremy. They were introduced by a mutual friend and began dating later that year. After spending eight years together, during which time they visited nine countries and watched 120 Wolverine football games, Jeremy proposed on the rooftop of Sara’s apartment building.

Jeremy’s father, Rabbi Mark Diamond, officiated the ceremony at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in New York. Even though it drizzled during the ceremony, the weather cleared, allowing the couple and their closest friends to make s’mores on the beach at the end of the reception.

Jeremy is the son of Lois and Mark Diamond of Encino, California. He graduated with a degree in economics and now works as an associate in electronic trading for Goldman Sachs. Sara is the daughter of Amy and Richard Schafrann of Westport. She is currently a clinical psychology intern at Astor Services for Children and Families and is working toward her doctorate in psychology at Yeshiva University. The newlyweds honeymooned in Greece before returning to their home in Manhattan. W

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ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Eric D. Collins

New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia

Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opiate Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine

Greenwich Adolescent Medicine

Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, LBGT Health

Marcie B. Schneider

Greenwich Adolescent Medicine

Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Obesity, Menstrual Disorders

Joanna Zolkowski-Wynne Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee Altschul-Latzman Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy

Kenneth S. Backman

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Marvin Den

Norwalk, 203-845-6482 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders

Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut

Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Norwalk Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy

Richard J. Lee

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Urticaria

Paul S. Lindner

Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Sinusitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis

Mark D. Litchman

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus & SLE, Vasculitis

Aymeric Louit

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

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Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough Chronic, Eczema

Agnieszka Matczuk

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

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John Santilli Jr.

Jonathan B. Bell

Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

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Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Insect Allergy, Sinusitis, Hives

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Joseph Sproviero

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri

Western Connecticut Arrhythmia Center

Danbury, 203-791-8550 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators

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Adam T. Lottick

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Michael R. Pittaro

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Arrhythmias

Robert D. Winslow

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hypertension, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology

Gregory S. Bloom

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, NonInvasive Cardiology

Linda R. Casale

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Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography

Venu Channamsetty

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Joonun Choi

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

David L. Copen

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Angioplasty & Stent Replacement

Evelyn J. Cusack

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Susan B. Eysmann

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Sasanka Jayasuriya

Stephen Michaelson

Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Northeast Medical Group

Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease

Edward J. Kosinski

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-6835100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Steven H. Kunkes

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Valve Disease, Diagnostic Problems

Robert L. Labarre

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Stress Echocardiography

Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Lawrence I. Fisher

Kevin Lenhart

Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport

Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography

Ram Gordon

Cardiac Specialists

Trumbull, 203-385-1111 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Green

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension Complex, Heart Valve Disease, Sports Medicine Cardiology

David H. Hsi

The Heart Physicians

Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford,

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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

David J. Lomnitz

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease

Francis J. Neeson

Stamford Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-869-6960 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography

Maria C. Pavlis

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Brian D. Pollack

Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Alon Ronen

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Schmierer Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Hypertension

Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Craig A. McPherson

Edward H. Schuster

Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope

Jay Lewis Meizlish

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology

The Heart Physicians

Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Rebecca P. Streeter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Heart Failure

Richard L. Taikowski

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

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Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

Milford

Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine

Anja Wagner

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Charles E. Littlejohn

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-323-8989 HOSPITALS: Stamford,

HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis & Eczema, Rosacea

Robin D. Evans

Southern Connecticut Dermatology

Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery

Grace Liang Federman Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging

Norwalk

Colon & Rectal Cancer

Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis

Craig Werner

James M. McClane

Loyd S. Godwin

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Stuart W. Zarich

Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Karen A. Abrams

Westport, 203-221-8326 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Anxiety & Mood Disorders, ADD & ADHD

Ilana Karpenos

Westport, 203-227-0060 Eating Disorders

Deborah S. Lipschitz

Fairfield, 203-256-9926 Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry

Andrew Lustbader

Therapeutic Center for Children & Families

Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven ADD & ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues

Joan Poll

Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis

Alvin A. Rosenfeld

Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Weill Cornell Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy

Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Mona Gohara

Advanced Dermcare

Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acne

Scott C. Thornton

Barry Sheldon Goldberg

Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Northeast Medical Group Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Severine Chavel

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven

Richard C. Connors

Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology

Rhett J. Drugge

Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Advanced DermCare

Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology

Lynne M. Haven

Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery

Omar A. Ibrahimi

Connecticut Skin Institute

Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery Skin, Laser Surgery

Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Fern E. Mayer

HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology

Mitchell J. Ross

Conrad Ehrlich

Northeast Radiology

Danbury, 203-797-1770 HOSPITAL: Danbury CT Scan, Mammography, Ultrasound

Greenwich Medical Spa

Lauren A. Ernberg

Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency Skin Disorders

Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair Removal Laser, Psoriasis & Eczema

Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Jason C. Mcbean

Elizabeth C. Smith

Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea

Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven

Fairfield Dermatology

Marcus A. McFerren Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jeremy Ethan Moss

Brookside Dermatology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven

Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Fairfield Dermatology

Debra Susan Weissman

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center

Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI

Christopher P. Fey

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Nuclear Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan

Linda LaTrenta

Dermatology Center

Greenwich Radiological Group

Acne & Rosacea, Melanoma Early Detection & Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles

Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer

Norwalk, 203-847-1500

Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis & Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer

Rand L. Werbitt

Ronald P. Lee

Ellen S. Naidorf

Gail B. Whitman

Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology

Michael Patrick Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists

Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer

Mark I. Oestreicher

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists

Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration & Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology

Jonathan R. Zirn

Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Dermatopathology, Skin Cancer

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center MRI, CT Scan

David J. Mullen

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich MRI, CT Body Scan

Denise I. Pittaro

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Neuroradiology

Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Gioia J. Riccio

Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Robin G. Oshman

Steven M. Cohen

Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography

Connecticut Dermatology Group

Steven A. Kolenik III

Connecticut Dermatology Group

Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,

Stamford

Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Graeme M. Lipper

Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy

Kenneth J. Maiocco

Kenneth J. Egan

Bridgeport, 203-374-5546

Ridgefield, 203-438-5080

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Rhonda Quain Klein

Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Advanced Specialty Care

Elizabeth R. Marsh

Brookside Dermatology Associates Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy

Westport, 203-454-0743 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Norwalk Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

Robert John Patrignelli

Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer

Joseph R. Pesce

Associates in Dermatology

Bridgeport, 203-372-8949 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Erez Salik

Kapil R. Desai

Interventional Radiology

Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology

John P. Donahue

Debra L. Pruzan-Clain

Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-325-3576

Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin Cancer

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology

Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology

MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone Endocrinology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders »

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Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut

Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Medical Group

Douglas Duchen

Diabetes, Hypogonadism

Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes

Debra H. Schussheim

Judith C. GoldbergBerman

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis, Diabetes

Bismruta Misra

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Metabolic Bone Disorders, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes

Antonio Pantaleo

Endocrinology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Nancy J. Rennert

Norwalk Community Health Center Norwalk, 203-899-1770 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Diabetes in Minority Populations, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy

Glenn Rich

Fairfield County Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Soundview Medical Associates

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Powlimi Soni

Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Randi D. Tomasulo Soundview Medical Associates

PriMed Physicians

Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Simon O’Regan

High Ridge Family Practice Preventive Medicine

Matthew M. Farrell

Brookfield Family Medicine

Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury,

Norwalk

Cosmo Filiberto

PriMed Physicians

Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Ridgefield Primary Care

Ridgefield, 203-438-6541 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jennifer L. Barro

FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Steven Benaderet Westport Family Medicine

Joshua B. Herbert

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Helen Haekyung Kim

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Lawrence Leibowitz

Matrix Personalized Medicine

Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention & Control, Integrative Medicine

Thomas Cigno

Angelo Mallozzi

Soundview Medical Associates

Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury

New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury

Stamford Health Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics

Gena M. Cobrin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Robert M. Dettmer

Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Polypectomy

Joseph Fiorito

Endoscopy, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Steven Gorelick

Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Henry G. Beecher

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Biliary Disease

Emil J. Blanco

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

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Bryan J. Burns

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester

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Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Carol-ann Galban

Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

David Barenberg

Yi-Hao Yu

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Sarah A. Kahn

Western Connecticut Medical Group

GASTROENTEROLOGY Western Connecticut Medical Group

Northeast Medical Group

Steven Brandwein

Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine

Timothy Bookas

Western Connecticut

Preventive Medicine

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Joseph A. Rosa

Robert R. Savino

Leslie R. Miller

Alan T. Falkoff

Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Preventive Medicine

Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Preventive Medicine

Calcium Disorders, Diabetes

Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Claudia B. Gruss

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition

William B. Hale

Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Neda Khaghan

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer

Chunwang Lam

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Colonoscopy/Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders

Alan E. Landau

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection

Gordon Latzman

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s, Liver Disease

Edwin G. Levine

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy

Boston Children’s Health Physicians 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org

Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org

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Danielle P. Benaviv-Meskin

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Richard J. Link

Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Richard N. Lopatin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Kenneth R. Mauer

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation

Michael Schiffman

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Alan E. Selkin

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Barrett’s Esophagus,Hepatitis Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s

Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants

Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease

Thomas P. Whelan

ProHealth Physicians

Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus

Felice R. Zwas

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

Amy E. Smithline

Dennis M. Meighan

Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Gregory N. Soloway

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Endoscopy, Biliary Disease

Alan M. Nelson

Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies

Miechelle L. O’Brien

Julie E. Spivack

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Nutrition

Neal J. Schamberg

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester

Greenwich, 203-863-2900

Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org Mount Sinai Hospital 1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org New Milford Hospital 21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, Women’s Health

Howard L. Taubin Gastroenterology Associates

Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Celiac Disease, Colon Cancer Screening Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders

New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center 622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital 3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley

Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS & HIV Gastrointestinal Complications

Vivian Argento

Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders

Mithil Choksey

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly

Stephen G. Jones

Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan

Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell NYU Langone Medical Center 550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org

Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida

Gynecologic Cancer Care

Stamford, 203-998-0848 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Fertility Preservation in Cancer

HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction

Joseph DiGiovanni

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis

John D. Dowdle

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery

Haik G. Kavookjian

Thomas A. Rago

Connecticut Hand & Upper Extremity Center

Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery

Mark Vitale

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

HEMATOLOGY Michael H. Bar

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease

E Andrew Duda

Medical Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Leukemia & Lymphoma

David H. Witt

Smilow Cancer Care

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

John G. Lunt

Marina L. Blagodatny

Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders & Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org Silver Hill Hospital 206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Healing & Care

St. Vincent’s Medical Center 200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ralph J. Cipriani

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme Disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin

Gavin X. McLeod

Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis

Paul F. Nee

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone & Joint Infections

Michael F. Parry

Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease

James R. Sabetta

Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme Disease, Bone & Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Healing & Care

Zane K. Saul

Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates

Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford

Lyme Disease, AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg & Foot Infections

Gary S. Schleiter

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections »

Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York 914-493-7000 wcmc.com Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Lynda Streett

Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford

INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport

Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine

David H. Baum

Concierge Physicians of Westport

Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

James J. Bivona

Stamford Primary Care

Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Frank Angelo Ciminiello Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Preventive Medicine

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Nutrition

Sarah Mildred Gamble

Franklin Loria

Bridgeport

Greenwich Pure Medical

Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Steven L. Glazer

Norwalk, 203-852-1300 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine

Allen Davis

ProHealth Physicians

Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Christopher M. Edelmann Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine

Howard Eison Alliance MD

Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, NY-Pres Weill Cornell Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine

Gail M. Fennell

Greenwich, 203-413-1130 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Steven A. Fisher

Fairfield County Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-5100

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Preventive Medicine

Richard G. Huntley Jr.

WESTMED Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Shara P. Israel

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Nina S. Karol

Concierge Physicians of Westport

Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management

Melanie Kelton

Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health

Donald J. Leone

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Sandra Lithgow

Greenwich Partners

Greenwich, 203-661-2596

Ioana S. Preda

Northeast Medical Group

Preventive Medicine

Maura Sparks

Stamford Health Medical Group

Jeffrey S. Puglisi

Shiela V. Subramanian

Eating Disorders

Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-531-1909

Glenville Medical Concierge Care

Charles Miner III

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport

Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine

Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders

Pamela B. Hoffman

Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Bridgeport

Diane W. Mickley

Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology

Fairfield, 203-396-1054 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Fairfield County Medical Group

Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk

Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine

Jewish Home for the Elderly

Frank Spano

Old Greenwich Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s,

Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

New Canaan Medical Groups

Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Stamford Health Medical Group

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Steven P. Mickley

Jay A. Horn

Carolyn Couture

Christine M. Metz

Peter G. Hasapis

Joseph V. Costanzo

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Jayne Pincus

Stamford Health Medical Group

Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Sandra Mini

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Caleb Moore

Greenwich Partners

Greenwich, 203-661-2596 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concierge Medicine

Steven Murphy

Diagnostic & Medical Specialists

Greenwich, 203-340-9611 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine

Ken J. Nori

Northeast Medical Group

Glenville Medical Concierge Care

Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine

Alan M. Radin

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Remi M. Rosenberg

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Burton Rubin

Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

James Samuel

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Craig D. Serin

New Canaan Medical Groups

Concierge Medicine

Byron S. Thomas

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine

Joseph Tortorello

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Cathrine Troy

Stamford Health Medical Group

James A. Slater

New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Cardiac Catheterization, Clinical Trials, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Valve Disease

Robert F. Fishman

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

Milford

Coronary Angioplasty & Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization

Christopher J. Howes

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Shira B. Vadel

Robert D. Jumper

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Stamford Health Medical Group Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health

Preventive Medicine

Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Mitchell H. Driesman

Osteoporosis

New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford Primary Care

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack

Julia Voytovich

Lee Tracy Silva

Preventive Medicine

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford

New Canaan Medical Groups

Concierge Medicine

Francis X. Walsh Walsh-Brunetti

Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography

Marc Z. Krichavsky Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, NonInvasive Cardiology

Charles Landau

Northeast Medical Group

Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Rebecca Lipton Warkol

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Craig H. Olin

Frederick B. Slogoff

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine

Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

David Lorenz

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Stamford Health Medical Group

David Pazer

Family Medical Associates

Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Personal Physicians of Connecticut

Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis

Neil E. Smerling

Steven E. Phillips

Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield

Lyme Disease,Tick-borne Diseases

Preventive Medicine

Wilton, 203-544-0005

Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Old Greenwich Medical Group

Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention & Control

Lu Yu

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Michael D. Zucker

Stamford Health Medical Group

Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Danbury, St. Vincent’s

Victor M. Mejia

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Thomas J. Nero

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Edward L. Portnay

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Heart Attack

Jared G. Selter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Mark K. Warshofsky Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Paul D. Bobby

Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Gina A. Dunston-Boone Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound

Gary Eleazar Kleinman Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Pregnancy High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis

Steven A. Laifer

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy High Risk

Tracy Shevell

Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Robert J. Stiller

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma

D. Barry Boyd

Bendheim Cancer Center Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer

Michael K. Cohenuram Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, Hematology

Salvatore A. Delprete

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer

Sandhya Dhanjal

Medical Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Richard C. Frank

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Clinical Trials

Dickerman Hollister Jr. Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma

Robert A. Kloss

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia

K.M. Steve Lo

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Kidney Disease Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension

Stamford Health Medical Group Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis

Aaron Matthew Dommu Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Irwin D. Feintzeig

Nephrology Associates

Smilow Cancer Care

Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma

Mitchell A. Fogel

Jerry P. Malefatto

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Paul L. Weinstein

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer

Western Connecticut Medical Group Breast Cancer

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger

Robert S. Folman

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Gerald B. Rakos

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer

Stamford Health Medical Group

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Breast Cancer

Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Smilow Cancer Care

Eric Y. Brown

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s

NEPHROLOGY

Merlin Sung Lee

Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Neal A. Fischbach

Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Brenda S. Chan

Richard S. Zelkowitz

Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials

Stylianos N. Theofanidis

Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer

Beverly J. Drucker

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich

HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7083

Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure Acute, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Kidney Disease Chronic, Kidney Failure Acute, Dialysis Care

James Gavin

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease Acute, Kidney Failure

Richard T. Gervasi

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

William H. Hines Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension

William A. Hunt

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195

HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute

Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors

Robert Kim

Syed J. Shahid

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut

Paul Nussbaum

Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin

Perry A. Shear

Nephrology Associates

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery

Mark H. Camel

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury

Amory J. Fiore

Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery

Scott L. Simon

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Gary A. Zimmerman

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Disc Replacement,Spinal Surgery Reoperation

NEUROLOGY

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Judith L. Gorelick

Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITAL: St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery

Kenneth I. Lipow

Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm

Abraham Mintz

Trumbull, 203-372-6460 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors

Robert Bonwetsch

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy

James B. Butler

Neurological Specialists

Shelton, 203-924-8664 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis

Neil Culligan

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Concussion, Stroke

Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Louis J. Cuzzone

Scott P. Sanderson

Migraine, Electromyography

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally

Neurology Associates of Norwalk

Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

David Greco

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis »

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Congratulations

to our Top Doctors!* Allergy Immunology

Dermatology

Gastroenterology Cont.

Oncology Hematology

Jonathan B. Bell (DH) Marvin Den (NH) Philip H. Hemmers (NH) Richard J. Lee (DH) Mark D. Litchman (NH) Aymeric Louit (NH) Agnieszka Matczuk (NH) Joseph Sproviero (NH)

Kenneth J. Egan (DH) Grace Liang Federman (DH) Loyd S. Godwin (NH) Mona Gohara (DH) Barry Sheldon Goldberg(DH) Rhonda Quain Klein (NH) Steven A. Kolenik III (NH) Graeme M. Lipper (DH) Marcus A. McFerren (DH) Gail B. Whitman (NH) Jonathan R. Zirn (DH)

Claudia B. Gruss (NH) William B. Hale (NH) Dennis M. Meighan (NH) Miechelle L. O'Brien (DH) Michael Schiffman (DH) Thomas P. Whelan (DH)

Michael K. Cohenuram (DH) Richard C. Frank (NH) Robert A. Kloss (DH) Richard S. Zelkowitz (NH)

Cardiac Electrophysiology Murali Chiravuri (DH, NH) Michael R. Pittaro (DH, NH) Robert D. Winslow (DH)

Cardiovascular Disease Charles B. Augenbraun (NH) David L. Copen (DH) Susan B. Eysmann (NH) Lawrence I. Fisher (DH) Robert L. Labarre (NH) David J. Lomnitz (NH) Stephen Michaelson (NH) Brian D. Pollack (DH) Jeffrey A. Schmierer (DH) Anja Wagner (NH)

Cardiology Interventional Robert D. Jumper (DH, NH) Marc Z. Krichavsky (DH) David Lorenz (DH, NH) Thomas J. Nero (NH) Edward L. Portnay (DH, NH) Jared G. Selter (NH) Mark K. Warshofsky (DH)

Endocrinology Nancy J. Rennert (NH) Robert R. Savino (DH) Debra H. Schussheim (NH) Glenn Siegel (NH) Powlimi Soni (NH) Randi D. Tomasulo (NH)

Family Medicine James A. Ahern (DH) Timothy Bookas (NH) Thomas Cigno (DH) Matthew M. Farrell (DH) Carol-ann Galban (DH) Helen Haekyung Kim (DH) Lawrence Leibowitz (DH) Simon O'Regan (DH)

Gastroenterology David Barenberg (DH) Steven Brandwein (DH) Joseph Fiorito (DH) Steven Gorelick (DH)

Norwalk Hospital (NH), Danbury Hospital (DH)

Gynecologic Oncology Karen J. Nishida (DH, NH)

Infectious Diseases Paul F. Nee (DH) Gary S. Schleiter (DH)

Internal Medicine Robert A. Altbaum (NH) David H. Baum (NH) Allen Davis (DH) Howard Eison (NH) Steven L. Glazer (NH) Peter G. Hasapis (NH) Richard G. Huntley Jr. (NH) Jay A. Horn (NH) Nina S. Karol (NH) Donald J. Leone (NH) Christine M. Metz (DH) Charles Miner III (NH) Sandra Mini (DH) David Pazer (DH) Alan M. Radin (NH) James Samuel (NH) Craig D. Serin (DH, NH) James A. Slater (NH) Maura Sparks (NH) Shiela V. Subramanian (NH) Byron S. Thomas (DH) Julia Voytovich (NH)

Nephrology Richard T. Gervasi (NH)

Neurology Robert Bonwetsch (DH) Neil Culligan (DH) Louis J. Cuzzone (NH) David Greco (DH) Daryl R. Story (NH) Diane Wirz (DH)

Obstetrics and Gynecology Thomas V. Ayoub (NH) Marjorie Szeto (NH) Jay H. Ugol (NH)

Ophthalmology Bruce S. Altman (DH) Armand J. Daccache (DH) Leslie C. Doctor (NH) Peter E. Libre (NH) Stephen Audley Mathias (DH) Matthew D. Paul (DH) Vincent S. Reppucci (DH) Richard Scartozzi (DH)

Orthopedic Surgery David Aaron Bomback (DH) Michael Brand (DH) Jeffrey Brooks (NH) Jeffrey V. Deluca (NH)

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Orthopedic Surgery Cont. Pediatrics Joshua B. Frank (NH) D. Ross Henshaw (DH) T. Jay Kleeman (NH) David Lawrence Kramer (DH) Michael M. Lynch (NH) Nicholas V. Polifroni (NH) Peter B. Stovell (NH)

Otolaryngology Michael C. Bard (DH, NH) Dov Bloch (DH, NH) Steven A. Bramwit (NH) Bradford S. Chervin (NH) Lawrence J. Fliegelman (NH) Neil A. Gordon (NH) Jay Klarsfeld (DH, NH) Richard A. Levin (NH) Steven B. Levine (NH) Andrew J. Parker (NH)

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Mitchell R. Lester (NH)

Pediatric Cardiology Allison B. Levey (NH) Michael S. Snyder (NH)

Pediatric Gastroenterology Mark S. Glassman (NH)

Pediatric Pulmonology Gregory Dworkin (DH) Hossein Sadeghi (NH)

Amy Agoglia (DH) Jamie Alon (DH) Anil Britto (DH) Bruce W. Cohen (DH) C. Nicole Gorman (DH, NH) David A. Gropper (DH) Rosemary E. Klenk (NH) Joan A. Magner (DH) Laura Marks (NH) Jeffrey Owens (NH) Fern L. Perlman (NH) Rachel Rothschild (DH) Rachel E. Sheiman (NH) Jonathan E. Sollinger (NH) Lori Storch-Smith (NH) Janet Woodward

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Beth Aaronson (DH)

Plastic Surgery David M. Goldenberg (DH) Sohel Islam (DH, NH) Fredric A. Newman (NH) John F. Reilly (NH) Alfred Sofer (NH) Prashant Soni (DH)

Pulmonary Medicine Lewis Berman (NH) John Chronakos (DH) Abhijith Hegde (DH) Caroline P. Kurtz (NH) Christopher Manfredi (NH) David Alan Oelberg (DH)

Radiology Diagnostic

Surgery Hand

Conrad Ehrlich (DH) Lauren A. Ernberg (NH) Ronald P. Lee (NH)

Joseph DiGiovanni (DH)

Radiation Oncology

Surgery Neurological

Pradip M. Pathare (NH) Seema Sanghavi (DH) John A. Spera (DH)

Scott P. Sanderson (DH, NH)

Reproductive Endocrinology Joshua M. Hurwitz (DH, NH) Mark Peter Leondires (DH, NH) Cynthia Murdock (DH, NH) Spencer S. Richlin (DH, NH) Shaun C. Williams (NH)

Rheumatology Stuart N. Novack (NH) Roberta Rose (NH) Michael Spiegel (DH) Jessica Rachel Stein (NH) Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland (NH)

Surgery Colorectal Stuart E. Bussell (DH) Charles E. Littlejohn (NH) James M. McClane (NH)

Surgery General Jeanne S. Capasse (NH) Neil R. Floch (DH, NH) Craig Floch (DH, NH) Valerie Staradub (DH)

Haik G. Kavookjian (NH) John G. Lunt (DH)

Syed J. Shahid (DH, NH)

Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac James V. Lettera (NH)

Surgery Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Med and Reconstruction Jeanette Rivera (DH)

Surgery Vascular Stephen Bauer (NH) Alan M. Dietzek (DH) Paul J. Gagne (NH) Marsel Huribal (NH) Ben U. Marsan (NH)

Urogynecology Jeanette Rivera (DH)

Urology Michael J. Nurzia (NH) Scott R. Serels (NH)

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fatejeet Sandhu (DH) Edward B. Strauss (NH)

*As published by Moffly Media, 2018

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Jeffrey L. Gross

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut

Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis

Charisse D. Litchman Coastal Headache & Neurology Center

Stamford, 203-969-7662 HOSPITAL: Stamford Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke

Peter J. McAllister

New England Institute for Neurology & Headache

Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD & ADHD

Frederick K. Nahm NeuroCare Health

Greenwich, 203-661-9383 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concussion, Epilepsy, Headache, Memory Disorders

Louise D. Resor

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Stroke

St. Vincent’s

MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography

Scott J. Sullivan

Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Uterine Fibroids, Pain Pelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis

Russell F. Turk

Thomas V. Ayoub

Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis

Gary S. Besser

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Emily E. Blair

OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology

Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology

Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menopause Problems, Women’s Health over age 40, Pregnancy

Donna J. Hagberg

Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Pregnancy High Risk

Edward Jacobson

Patrick J. Cahill

Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology

Greenwich Gynecology

Joseph A. Cuteri

Irene I. Komarynsky

Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders

Diane Wirz

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Headache, Migraine

Dario M. Zagar

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut

Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache

NEURORADIOLOGY Mark A. Rosovsky

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

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Shelley K. Driesman

Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-6446 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Gynecology Only

LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis

Neurology Associates of Norwalk

Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull

Cataract Surgery, LASIK Refractive Surgery, Corneal Disease, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Leila J. Garrett

Alice H. Rusk

Daryl R. Story

Marina C. Torbey

Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound

Robert Campbell Deal Women’s Health Care of Trumbull

Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery

Leslie A. Donovan

Brookside Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease

Leonard Ferrucci

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis

Vito Ferrucci

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Caroline F. Filor

Brookside Gynecology

Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology

Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, Pregnancy High Risk

Jay H. Ugol

Women’s Health Care of New England

Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Doctor & Associates

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport

Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Cataract Surgery, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Philip M. Falcone

Connecticut Retina Consultants

Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids

Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis

Caterina Violi

Alexis E. Finlay

Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Endometriosis, Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Menopause Problems

David B. Weinstein

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk

Ridgefield Eye Physicians

Ridgefield, 203-403-3375 HOSPITAL: Greenwich LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Joan T. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Bruce S. Altman

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Joseph L. Conway Jr.

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Michele M. Rohr

Brookside Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Michael D. Schechter

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Oculoplastic Surgery, Dry Eye Syndrome, Tear Duct Problems

Armand J. Daccache

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery & Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders

Stephen Audley Mathias Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders

Anthony Musto

Eye Surgery Associates

Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Glenn E. Ostriker

Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Gina F. Gladstein

John A. Morris

Delia M. Manjoney

Matthew D. Paul

OPHTHALMOLOGY Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration

OB/GYN Consultants

Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Suresh Mandava

Westport, 203-227-4113

Cardiac CT Angiography

Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems

Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease

Leslie C. Doctor

Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Greenwich Neurology

Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery

Jeffrey N. Kaplan

Eye Group of Connecticut

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

James R. Pinke

Pinke Eye Center

Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Philip A. Piro

Retina Associates of Connecticut

Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s

Wendy Klein

William S. Potter

Corneal Disease, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Ophthalmic Associates

Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Retinal Disorders, Retina & Vitreous Consultation, Retina & Vitreous Surgery

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

WESTMED Medical Group

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery

Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy

Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina & Vitreous Consultation

Brian M. DeBroff

Peter E. Libre

Stephen M. Rabinowitz

Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia

Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Greenwich, 203-210-2880 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Marjorie Szeto

Avery Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology

Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy High Risk,

Eye Surgery Associates

Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Cataract Surgery, Cataract Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery

Connecticut Glaucoma Associates

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Vincent S. Reppucci

David F. Bindelglass

Joseph M. D’Amico

Brian F. Kavanagh

James I. Spak

Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye and Ear

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Vitreoretinal Surgeons

Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Disease & Degeneration, Retina & Vitreous Consultation

Kim P. Robbins

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Joint Replacement, Arthritis

David Aaron Bomback

Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery

Robbins Eye Center

Peter S. Boone

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Richard Scartozzi

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis

Elizabeth Siderides

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders

Esteban C. Vietorisz

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery

Richard B. Weber

Stamford, 203-353-1857 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Retinal Disorders

James Weisz

Connecticut Retina Consultants

Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven Uveitis, Retina & Vitreous Surgery

Andrew Wolf

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement

Michael Brand

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery

Dante A. Brittis

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement

Jeffrey Brooks

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Stamford, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

David B. Brown

OrthoCare Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Spinal Surgery, Pain Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures

Russell Cavallo

Stamford Medical Group

Stamford, 203-614-8888 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Reconstruction

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus

Michael R. Clain

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

John N. Awad

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Osteoporosis Spine Kyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Foot & Ankle Surgery

James G. Cunningham

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries & ACL, Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine

Jeffrey V. Deluca

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery

Francis A. Ennis Jr.

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement

T. Jay Kleeman

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics Non Surgical, Sports Medicine

David Lawrence Kramer

Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis Hip & Knee

Michael M. Lynch

James J. FitzGibbons

Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Joshua B. Frank

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Andrew L. Haas

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Fractures

D. Ross Henshaw

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Shoulder Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Herbert I. Hermele

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Steven E. Hindman

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Trauma

Peter W. Hughes

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hip & Knee Replacement

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Seth R. Miller

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder

David P. Nocek

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Trauma

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures

Peter B. Stovell

Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Craig Tifford

Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder

Stamford, 203-325-4087 Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries

Paul M. Sethi

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Knee Injuries, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery

Marc Silver

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery

Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders

Richard J. Brauer Associates of Otolaryngology

Allen I. Troy

Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stephen D. Breda

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction

Katherine B. Vadasdi

Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Head & Neck Surgery

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Bradford S. Chervin

Adolescent Sports Medicine, Women Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement

Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Mark E. Wilchinsky

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

William T. Schmidt

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Steven A. Bramwit

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Nicholas V. Polifroni

Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement

Advanced Specialty Care

Coastal Orthopaedics

Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement

Coastal Orthopaedics

Dov Bloch

David I. Astrachan

Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Connecticut

Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Yale New Haven Hearing Loss & Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders

Michael C. Bard

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Mark S. Bianchi

Stratford, 203-459-8330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Balance Disorders

Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists

Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Steven M. Feldman

WESTMED Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Neil A. Gordon

Split Rock Surgical Associates

Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale New Haven

Cosmetic Surgery Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Jay Klarsfeld

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery »

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Bruce H. Klenoff

Sara Richer

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Ear Disorders & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Jason R. Klenoff

Northeast Medical Group Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Stephen J. Salzer

Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders

Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Edward M. Lane

Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction

PAIN MEDICINE

Biana Lanson

Northeast Medical Group

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Steven J. Bennett

Greenwich, 203-863-3448 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Pain Chronic, Pain Cancer, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Richard A. Levin

Robert J. Boolbol

Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven

Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford

Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield

Sinus Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otitis Media

Steven B. Levine

ENT and Allergy Associates

Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk

Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Rhinosinusitis

Michelle Siegel Marrinan

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology

Andrew J. Parker

Parker Ear, Nose & Throat

Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Adam W. Pearl

Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists

Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus

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Pain & Spine Specialists of Connecticut

Pain Back, Pain Spine, Pain Musculoskeletal, Pain Interventional Techniques

Vincent R. Carlesi

Pain Management Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-5700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pain Interventional Techniques, Pain Back & Neck, Pain Spine, Pain Chronic

PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer

Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology

Robert C. Babkowski

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer

Raymond A. Baer

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Marguerite Monteiro Pinto

Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology

Augusto H. Podesta

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastrointestinal Pathology

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Bridgeport, 203-384-3591 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Sarcoma Soft Tissue

Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s

Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology

Nimrod E. Dayan

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ora Burstein

Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy

Mitchell R. Lester

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Kieve M. Berkwits

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Congenital Heart Disease

Allison B. Levey

Pediatric Cardiology

Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford

Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography

Michael S. Snyder

Pediatric Cardiology

Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford

Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography

Hematopathology

William B. Laskin

Mark S. Glassman

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme Disease, Ear Infections

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin

Children’s Health & Wellness Center

Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease

Jacob Hen Jr

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Asthma, Critical Care

Hossein Sadeghi

Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis

Anil Britto

Jennifer Henkind

Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates

Alison Marie Cass

Paul E. Juan

Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich Pediatric Associates

Robert D. Chessin

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Loretta Cody

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Elin R. Cohen

Black Rock Pediatrics

Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Asthma

Michael Connolly PriMed Physicians

Stratford, 203-378-3080 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven

Greenwich, 203-210-2815 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Westchester

Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Wilton, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jamie Alon

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders

Karen E. Beckman

Riverside Pediatrics

Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford ADD & ADHD, Eating Disorders

Arnold B. Korval

Greenwich Pediatric Associates

Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Joan A. Magner

Center for Pediatric Medicine

Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Laura Marks

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Richard M. Freedman

Doctors Pediatric

Rosemary E. Klenk

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Peter J. Acker

Amy Agoglia

Developmental Disorders, Asthma

Katherine N. Mini

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders

Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich

Bruce W. Cohen

Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines

WESTMED Medical Group

Stamford Pediatric Associates

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Nicholas P. Mongillo Pedi-Care Pediatrics

Shelton, 203-924-7334 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven AIDS & HIV, Sports Medicine, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders

Alan H. Morelli

New England Pediatrics

Newborn Care

Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford

C. Nicole Gorman

Katherine Kelly Noble

Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Village Pediatrics

David A. Gropper

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease

David A. Hedrick

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Sound Beach Pediatrics

Nancy H. O’Hara

Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813

Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Jeffrey Owens

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

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Todd Robert Palker

New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Fern L. Perlman

Bay Street Pediatrics

Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Kathryn J. Quinn

Trumbull Pediatrics

Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine

Henry M. Rascoff

Sound Beach Pediatrics

Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine

Rachel Rothschild

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD

Steven L. Schiz

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Rachel E. Sheiman

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine

Jonathan E. Sollinger

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

ADD & ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders

Lori Storch-Smith

Bay Street Pediatrics

Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine

George Tsimoyianis

Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine

Janet Woodward

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Beth Aaronson

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema

Alice Chen

Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford Outpatient Center

Stamford, 203-705-2087

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain, Back & Neck

Janet E. Freedman

Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

David M. Goldenberg

PSYCHIATRY

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Advanced Specialty Care Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Healing & Care

Sohel Islam

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand Surgery

Fredric A. Newman

Aesthetic Surgery Center

Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk

Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management

Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction

Linda F. Grant

Joseph B. O’Connell

Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Lymphedema, Acupuncture

Jeffrey M. Heftler

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Pain Interventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain Spine

Edwin Richter

Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema

Halina M. Snowball

Integrated Pain Solutions

Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Acupuncture, Sports Injuries, Pain Back

David Lee Tung

Core Medical Group

Bridgeport, 203-373-1594 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Pain Spine, Sports Medicine, Pain Chronic, Botox Therapy

PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss

Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring

Harold S. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift

Plastic Surgery of Southern Connecticut

Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Cosmetic Surgery Body

Elsa M. Raskin

Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Facelift

John F. Reilly

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists

Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty

Arthur R. Rosenstock

Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Alfred Sofer

Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Prashant Soni

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery Face & Body

Medicine Associates

Linus S. Abrams

Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis

PULMONARY DISEASE

Paul Sachs

Joseph F. Goldberg

Lewis Berman

Greenwich, 203-861-2654

Norwalk, 203-854-9607 HOSPITAL: Mount Sinai Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy

Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury

Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Critical Care

Laurence S. Lorefice

Michael A. Bernstein

Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006

Charles J. Morgan

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse

F. Carl Mueller

Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology

Stamford Health Medical Group

Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Critical Care

John Chronakos

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Pneumonia

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation,

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Adil Salam

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders & Apnea

Arthur S. Turetsky

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Sleep Disorders & Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Tuberculosis

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Sleep Disorders, Critical Care

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Abhijith Hegde

Sean W. Dowling

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Joshua C. Pollack

James S. Krinsley

Deborah X. Fang

Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Center for Healthy Aging

Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry

Bruce Shapiro

Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders

JoAnn M. Smith

Fairfield County Psychiatry Fairfield, 203-255-0770 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Women’s Mental Health

John S. Tamerin

Greenwich, 203-661-8282 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Weill Cornell, Greenwich

Psychotherapy, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse

Mark Waynik

The Waynik Group

Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry

Steven A. Weisblatt

Stamford, 203-517-0550

Stamford Health Medical Group

Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease

Caroline P. Kurtz

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants

Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Christopher Manfredi

Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Christopher M. Iannuzzi

Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Frank A. Masino

Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants

Bruce McGibbon

Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders & Apnea

Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

David Alan Oelberg

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sleep Disorders

Dominic J. Roca

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sleep Disorders, Allergy

Daniel J. Rudolph

Pulmonary & Internal

Norma Pfriem Cancer Institute Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ashwatha Narayana

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Pradip M. Pathare

Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors »

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Seema Sanghavi

Western Connecticut Medical Group

HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation

Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford

Breast Cancer

Shaun C. Williams

Norwalk Medical Group

Sajid A. Khan

Tomas J. Vietorisz

Trumbull, 203-337-8507 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury

John A. Spera

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY Karol J. Chacho

Bridgeport, 203-372-5282 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Endometriosis, Infertility, IVF, Menopause Problems

Frances W. Ginsburg

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7559 HOSPITAL: Stamford Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Menstrual Disorders

Joshua M. Hurwitz

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility & IVF, Hormonal Disorders, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation

Mark Peter Leondires

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

Infertility & IVF, Miscarriage Recurrent, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Andrew J. Levi

Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility & IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Miscarriage Recurrent, Fertility Preservation

Cynthia Murdock

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery

Spencer S. Richlin

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400

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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation

Barry R. Witt

Greenwich Fertility Center

Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone

Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage Recurrent

RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Richard L. Danehower

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia,

Geoffrey S. Gladstein

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates

Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus & SLE

Sharon Wolfsohn Karp Westchester Health

Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Lupus & SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia

Joao M. Nascimento

Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis

Stuart N. Novack

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Lupus & SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis

Roberta Rose

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Michael Spiegel

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Jessica Rachel Stein

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis

Marcie Lynn WolinskyFriedland Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

SURGERY Jeanne S. Capasse

Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease

Anthy Demestihas

HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer

Smilow Cancer Care

Liver & Biliary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer

Kevin D. Miller

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists

Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery

Helen A. Pass

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Athanassios Petrotos Surgical Specialists of Greenwich

Surgical Associates of Connecticut

Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery

Valerie Staradub

Southport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Kevin M. Dwyer

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists

Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care

Neil R. Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists

Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia

Craig Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists

Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia

Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport

Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Andrew S. Kenler

Park Avenue Surgical Associates

Trumbull, 203-373-9015

Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery

Barbara A. Ward

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer & Surgery

THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady

Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic, Cardiac Surgery Adult

Michael I. Ebright

Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYPres Columbia

Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Robotic Surgery

Associates

Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery

Scott R. Serels

Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

David D. Yuh

Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery

UROGYNECOLOGY Brian J. Hines

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jeanette Rivera

Urology Associates of Danbury

Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Katherine S. Sandhu

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

UROLOGY Lawrence D. Muldoon

Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease

Michael J. Nurzia Stamford Urology

Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Critical Care

Jeffrey A. Ranta

Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical

Stamford Urology

Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

William C. Feng

James V. Lettera

Richard P. Santarosa

Rafael P. Squitieri

Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones

Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain Pelvic

Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285

Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Urology Associates of Norwalk

Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Urology Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction

Nicholas Stroumbakis Greenwich Urological Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer

Nicholas A. Viner

Urological Associates of Bridgeport

Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Laura J. Hodges

Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders

Melvin Rosenblatt

Connecticut Image Guided Surgery

Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation

Fatejeet Sandhu

Danbury Radiology Associates

Danbury, 203-739-7532 HOSPITAL: Danbury Interventional Radiology

Edward B. Strauss

Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic, Thrombolytic Therapy »

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Southern Connecticut Vascular Center

Old Greenwich, 203-425-2792 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease

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Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aneurysm -Aortic, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arterial Bypass Surgery Leg, Carotid Endarterectomy

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Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Suite 310 Fairfield, CT 203.259.7709 | fairfieldderm.com Congratulations to Dr. Jason McBean and Dr. Elizabeth Smith on their TOP DOC awards.

Dr. Jason McBean trained at Dartmouth and Brown Medical Schools with subspecialty training in cosmetic and laser surgery in Manhattan. A previous Connecticut Top Doc, Dr. McBean specializes in using lasers for the treatment of unwanted fat, scars, facial rejuvenation, removal of skin lesions and skin cancers. Dr. McBean continually researches the latest cutting-edge dermatological technologies and artfully implements them based on his understanding of his patients’ concerns.

Dr. Elizabeth Smith is a graduate of the University of Virginia, received her M.D. degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed her postgraduate internship at Lenox Hill

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Hospital and her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai where she served as Chief Resident. She is currently a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale, where she trains dermatologic residents in surgical and cosmetic procedures.

Fairfield Dermatology, P.C., is a comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatology practice that offers a professional and cutting edge approach to the treatment of your skin. At Fairfield Dermatology three board certified dermatologists, a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant are available to provide you with a thorough skin evaluation and a personalized treatment strategy for all of your skin care needs.

We offer complete dermatologic care for the treatment and prevention of skin diseases and skin cancer. In addition, we utilize the latest cosmetic therapies available today. Our services include body contouring, robotic hair transplantation, laser resurfacing, Botox, Juvederm, Kybella and other injectable fillers. Treatments also include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, micro needling, and PRP

(platelet rich plasma). Our practice offers skincare products that are exclusively selected by our Fairfield Dermatology medical professionals suitable for all skin types. Whether you are curious about smoothing lines and wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or simply improving the tone and texture of your skin, the physicians at Fairfield Dermatology can create a plan to fit your lifestyle and the unique characteristics of your skin. Our providers believe that an annual comprehensive skin cancer screening, including the use of a hand held polarized magnifier called a dermatoscope, is important to detect potentially harmful skin lesions.

Drs. McBean and Smith are Platinum Level providers of injectable products including Botox and Juvederm for wrinkle reduction.

Our vision is to be the premier skin care service provider for all the skin care needs of our patients and community.

We are dedicated to the highest standards of patient care whether we are treating skin disease or improving one’s appearance. We welcome you to our practice.

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Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics 31 River Road, Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT

Jenkins NeuroSpine 65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B New York, NY 646.499.0488 | JenkinsNeuroSpine.com As one of the top spine surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Jenkins brings the latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients.

With offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County (Greenwich), Dr. Jenkins brings

the excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients.

Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique. His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.”

To ensure his patients have the best outcome with the least invasive approach, Dr. Jenkins collaborates with all of his patients’ physicians and specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, pain management specialists, rehabilitation medicine experts, rheumatologists and neuro-anesthesiologists.

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With a mission to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Jenkins treats a wide range of people, from student athletes to active adults. He is a spine surgeon for the NYPD, New York Jets and NFL Retired Players Program, and brings this experience to all his patients.

Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions, with surgery to be performed in either New York or Connecticut.

In either of his outpatient office locations in Manhattan or Greenwich, he uses the most advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a caring and thoughtful bedside manner to listen and help people from all over get back to what makes them who they are.

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treating you with compassion, kindness and respect.

Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport CT 203.571.3000 | cpwdocs.com

Doctors David Baum, Jill Denowitz, Nina Karol and Robert Teltser are all boardcertified, experienced physicians who practice primary care with a personal and holistic approach. “Having the luxury of time to spend with each patient allows us to deliver the best possible care.” Our goal is to provide you with the finest, most up-to-date medical care, while

Dr. Gail Whitman Skincare Physicians of Fairfield County

13 Park Street, Norwalk, CT 203.847.2400 2890 Main Street, Stratford, CT 203.375.8200 SkincareFairfield.com DR. GAIL WHITMAN

DR. WHITMAN is a board-certified dermatologist who completed her residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC. She has been in practice for more than twenty years and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Whitman completed a residency in pediatrics as well.

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DENISE GALLO is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, specializing in dermatology. She received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Fairfield

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • A convenient and peaceful Westport location with ample parking and onsite radiology and blood draw • Unhurried physicals and sick visits that allow enough time to address all of your concerns • The ability to contact your doctor twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week so you can always reach us for urgent matters • Prompt response to your phone calls and fast communication of test results to reduce stress • Enhanced coordination of your care with top medical and surgical specialists and dedicated assistants to help with referrals, scheduling appointments, prescription renewals and insurance issues • Same-day or next-day appointments with little or no office waiting time.

• Available home visits when needed • We participate with most insurance plans including Medicare

University. Upon completing her masters degree, she began working in dermatology. For the last seven years, Denise has specialized in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurse Association, and she attends the annual conferences held at American Academy of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital, and New York University.

Dr. Whitman and Denise Gallo offer a broad range of medical, surgical and cosmetic procedures such as Kybella, PRP for hair restoration, microneedling for facial rejuvenation, Botox, Juvederm, Voluma and Vobella. Also on our team are a surgeon trained in MOHS surgery and several medical aestheticians who perform various face peels.

The practice has two locations, one in Norwalk and one in Stratford, where we offer for our clients’ convenience Saturday and evening hours, as well as same-day appointments. Dr. Whitman and the entire practice take pride in providing our patients with a supportive, caring environment, where they receive the best possible medical treatment.

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Cynthia Murdock, MD, Mark P. Leondires, MD, Spencer Richlin, MD, Joshua Hurwitz, MD, Ilana Ressler, MD, and Shaun Williams, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford and Trumbull, CT | 203.956.2265 | rmact.com

For many couples, conceiving a child begins with a great bottle of wine accompanied by a compilation of Marvin Gaye’s greatest hits. But when you are infertile, conception means anxiety and stress, fear of failure and at times, large investments of time and money.

As compared to the norm in the 70s and 80s, when first-time parents were typically in their early 20s, today’s parents are starting closer to 30. Since our genes and biology are unable to keep up with this change, one in eight couples will rely on medication, surgery

or maybe another person’s body, to build the family of their dreams. And for anyone who faces fertility treatment, one of the most important decisions is to find the best doctor, as quickly and as mindfully as possible.

During the fifteen years of our RMA practice, RMA of Connecticut has become an integral part of this community, helping to bring more than 5,000 babies into the world. Each of our physicians are board-certified endocrinologists, and five are Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” of Fairfield

County. Key to this success is delivering the best possible whole-patient care to patients — including nutrition counseling, mind-body coaching, acupuncture, yoga classes and educational seminars, as well as the latest advances in assisted reproductive technologies.

Since fertility doctors, clinics and laboratories have an enormous range of expertise, we invite you to the RMA of Connecticut offices to experience firsthand the passion, warmth and superior capabilities that make our practice one of the top in the country.

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Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, LLC 55 Walls Drive, Suite 405 Fairfield, CT 500 Monroe Turnpike, Suite 205 Monroe, CT 203.259.7070 allergyandasthmacare.com

Doctors Kenneth Backman and Katherine Bloom are board certified in adult and pediatric allergy-immunology and trained at top academic hospitals. In the comfortable, state-of-the-art offices of Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, they offer compassionate, personalized care, and an advanced, academic-quality approach to the full range of allergic disorders, including asthma, nasal allergies and food allergies. Both doctors are on staff at Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Kenneth Backman is the founder of the practice. He graduated cum laude with distinction from Yale University, and earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College before completing his internship and residency at the University of Chicago hospitals.

He completed a fellowship in allergy immunology at Northwestern Memorial and Children’s Memorial hospitals in Chicago, is a clinical instructor at Columbia University and chief of the section of allergy at Bridgeport Hospital.

Katherine Bloom joined the practice in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree with distinction from Boston University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where she was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha, and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. She completed her allergy-immunology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 765 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe, CT 203.452.2358 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer.

Seated left to right: Dr. Strick Woods and Dr. Richard Lopatin.

Doctors Kenneth Mauer, Julie Spivack, Emil Blanco, Gena Cobrin, Richard Lopatin and their talented partners, Strick Woods and Eddy Castillo, are “the digestive health experts.” Affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center, they provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe. “Our goal is to treat people with

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a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack.

“We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.” GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C

treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Dr. Andrew J. Levi

Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine 1305 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.254.6000 91 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 203.853.6700 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull, CT 203.372.6700 parkavefertility.com

Dr. Andrew Levi, founder and medical director of Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine (PAFRM), has been helping patients for more than a decade who struggle with infertility.

He recognizes how important it is for couples to develop a close connection with their doctor during one of the most emotional times in their lives. Unlike larger fertility clinics, patients at PAFRM are treated with individualized care,

not “treated like a number.” He makes the journey as stress-free as possible in a newly renovated, comfortable and soothing environment with flexible office hours and no long waits.

Broadly trained in all aspects of reproductive medicine, Dr. Levi provides his patients with a wide variety of treatment options. Treatments range from the simplest to the most advanced, based on a patient’s age, diagnosis

Julia Sabetta, MD

Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Surgeon 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich, CT 225 Main Street, Westport, CT 203.869.6111 JuliaSabettaMD.com

Julia Sabetta MD is a Yale-trained, board-certified cosmetic, laser and skin cancer surgeon who is a proven expert in minimally invasive anti-aging procedures. When it comes to selecting who performs your cosmetic treatment, what matters most is education, skill, experience and caring. Dr. Sabetta has been recognized for her knowledge, talent, judgment and artistry for more than twenty years.

Dr. Sabetta’s prime goal is to provide you with the safest most effective care.

She performs all treatments herself using state-of-the-art technologies to help you achieve your best look. Her patients love how their skin glows after her

Medical PROFILES | 2018 and duration of infertility. These may include intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), the latter performed on-site in PAFRM’s state of the art IVF laboratory. In addition, PAFRM offers advanced reproductive services including egg freezing and fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic screening and diagnosis (PGS and PGD), egg donation and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Levi specializes in caring for patients with PCOS, endometriosis and recurrent miscarriage. PAFRM also offers a range of treatment options to gay and lesbian couples as well as to single women who wish to conceive.

Board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as inobstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Levi graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and performed his OB/GYN residency at Georgetown University. He then completed a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the National Institutes of Health.

signature one-session photo-rejuvenation treatment!

Dr. Sabetta’s hair-thickening program gets raves from patients and their hair stylists. The doctor now offers a second proprietary “Wrinkle Buster” treatment for those of us who are short on time, as well as several pain-free solutions for those who prefer to relax during procedures.

Your privacy and time are important.

Her reception area is private and there is almost no wait time. She hand-picks her curated home-care products, and she steers clear of devices that are light on results.

Dr. Sabetta is a certified Master Injector of the new longer lasting fillers and skillfully uses Botox and Fillers to restore your facial contours and eliminate wrinkles. Whether she is expertly using one of her many methods to lift and tighten, or to minimize stretch marks or brown and red spots, Dr Sabetta’s aim is the same, to help you look younger longer.

In contrast to today’s Groupon and high-volume/low-service alternatives, Dr Sabetta’s practice is patient- and qualityfocused.

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James A. Slater, MD New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com

Peter Hasapis, MD New Medicine Medical Practice 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4218 Dr. Peter Hasapis has never lived far from his Fairfield County roots. After attending Columbia University and

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Dr. James Slater always believes in putting his patients first. He was among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, his innovative concierge medical practice emerged, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care. Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. He’s been practicing in New Canaanever since. “I was fortunate enough to return to the community that I was raised in,” says Dr. Hasapis.

In 2010 Dr. Hasapis opted for a new practice model referred to as private-pay or concierge medicine. “I felt that I was being pushed by third-party payers to see more patients and spend less time with each one; it was impossible for people to see me when they needed to.” The smaller practice size enables him to spend more time with each patient. “My patients have my cell number and email, and I encourage them to use them. It makes for a much different experience; I love it, and so do my patients.”

Dr. Julia Voytovich New Medicine Internal Medicine 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4204 newcanaanmedical.com

Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205

Dr. Julia Voytovich graduated from the Moscow Medical Institute. She completed her residency at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, in 1996. She has been practicing internal medicine in New Canaan since the completion of her residency program.

Dr. Voytovich has been a certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996. She is also a member of the Fairfield County Medical Society and the Connecticut State Medical Society.

“The concierge medicine model gives me time to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to my patients and be always available to their needs; it requires around the clock dedication and the great passion for medicine.”

Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH, is a board certified internist and has been practicing primary care internal medicine in New Canaan since 2004. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. She completed her internship, residency and chief residency at the Yale University School of Medicine.

She manages a broad spectrum of medical issues, including heart disease evaluation, comprehensive women’s health issues, gerontology and cancer screening.

“Practicing good medicine requires more time listening to what your patient has to say.” Her philosophy has allowed her to spend time and provide quality care without compromise.

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Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD

Connecticut Skin Institute 999 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 60 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 203.428.4440 | ctskindoc.com

Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Harvardtrained dermatologist Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for those with medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. Dermatologists at the Connecticut Skin Institute strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. Each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider.

Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as all types of medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He is a board-certified dermatologist who has completed advanced training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers, laser and non-invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi’s noninvasive cosmetic procedures range

Ophthalmic Associates 160 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT 203.378.3224

Ophthalmic Associates has been providing high-quality eye care in Fairfield County for eighty years. The practice’s three board-certified physicians provide superior clinical care with personalized attention for each patient, offering a wide range of eye care services including cataract surgery, glaucoma care, treatment of retinal disease, comprehensive family eye care as well as a full service optical shop staffed with licensed opticians. They proudly provide patients with the most accurate diagnosis and outstanding surgical outcomes by staying current in the latest advances and techniques.

EDWARD PULICE, MD Edward Pulice, MD, is a cataract specialist,

Medical PROFILES | 2018 from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm, to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal.

He has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented. The office has over twenty lasers and devices and is one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country and is a clinical trial site for cutting-edge new lasers/devices.

Dr. Ibrahimi currently serves as the president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on treating the whole patient in order to provide the best possible medical care.

who joined the practice in 1980 following his medical and residency training at New York University. Utilizing the latest technologies and skills, he has performed thousands of procedures and is respected as one of the area’s most accomplished cataract surgeons.

RAFAEL CHIU, MD Rafael Chiu, MD, specializes in cataract surgery, is an Alpha Omega Alpha Honors graduate of Howard University, earned his MPH from Yale and completed his residency at Chicago Eye and Ear before joining Ophthalmic Associates in 2004. He enjoys a reputation as an accomplished clinician and surgeon.

WENDY KLEIN, MD Wendy Klein, MD, specializes in retinal diseases and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan, where she also earned her MD. After serving as chief resident at NYU, she also completed fellowship training in medical retina. A member of Ophthalmic Associates since 1994, she treats both general and retinal patients.

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Dr. Joseph Sproviero, Dr. Agnes Matczuk, Dr. Mitchell Lester , Dr. Mark Litchman and Dr. Aymeric Louit (not pictured)

Matczuk and Litchman completed their A/I fellowships at Yale, Dr. Lester at National Jewish Health in Denver and Dr. Louit at Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago.

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Norwalk, CT | 203.838.4034 Our experienced and 30 Prospect Street compassionate staff works Ridgefield, CT | 203.838.4034 closely with the physicians to give you the best and fcaaia.com most efficient care possible.

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Dr. Madhu Mathur

Lifestyle Medicine Center 2777 Summer Street Suite 604 Stamford, CT 203.614.8517 lifestylemedcenter.com

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When nutrition and metabolic issues become medical conditions, such as obesity or diabetes, children feel vulnerable and parents feel helpless. That is where Dr. Mathur comes in.

She has helped many children and young adults overcome such conditions.

Double board-certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine, she works with the family to make a comprehensive nutrition management solution.

She uses motivational interviewing and the latest science to develop stepby-step plans for lasting improvement in body chemistry and self-esteem.

Dr. Mathur encourages your child through every stage, supporting them through every challenge they face.

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC 148 East Avenue, Suite 3A Norwalk, CT | 203.899.0744 endtheweight.com antireflux.com fcbsurgicalspecialists.com Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC, the surgical specialists who make a difference, has been one of the most prominent general and weight loss surgery practices for over twenty years.

Our comprehensive surgical program is led by our awardwinning surgeons, Craig Floch,

Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC 49 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com Dr. Lynne Haven is a Harvardtrained, board certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic

MD FACS; Neil Floch, MD FACS; Peter Ingraldi, MD FACS; Abe Fridman, DO FACS FASMBS, and Marko Lujic, MD. We provide our patients with the highest level of safe, specialized surgical care in an environment that is compassionate, supportive and sensitive to their needs. Every patient is an individual with their own unique sensitivities and requirements. We support and address this to ensure that they receive the best surgical care possible throughout their journey. We operate in Norwalk Hospital; St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport; Griffin Hospital, Derby; and Milford Hospital. We have offices in Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Milford, and North Haven.

dermatology and laser treatments. She offers Botox, fillers, Kybella, Thermage and CoolSculpting. According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Connecticut.

She personally performs all Botox and filler treatments.

Dr. Haven is excited to be the first and only physician in Fairfield County to offer the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Haven says, “The PicoSure is by far the best tattoo removal laser. Typically, tattoos can be treated with the PicoSure in half the number of treatments.” The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration with less downtime.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

THE NO SHAME ZONE

FRANKLY SPEAKING When it comes to pregnancy, sex or menopause, there are related health issues women often find too embarrassing to discuss openly with their doctors. That ends here, with a special report in which we asked medical experts to give us the straight talk on what might feel too personal for you to bring up.

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esides time spent with romantic partners, women tend to share their most intimate secrets with their doctors. Yet even in a relationship with their obstetrician/gynecologist— one that so often takes place lying down half-naked, with feet in stirrups—women can sometimes be circumspect when it comes to discussing things that seem, well, too intimate.

“Sometimes, you find out what’s really going on when their hand is on the door and they are ready to walk out,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff, a certified sexuality counselor who is chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Hospital. “And it’s too bad, because usually that’s the stuff we should have been spending a good part of the office visit talking about.”

What’s keeping patients from bringing up concerns that physically and emotionally torments them with people who are in a clinically-trained position to help? “Shame is the overarching theme that keeps people from telling me or their medical doctor what’s really going on,” says Maud Purcell, a marriage and family therapist from Fairfield and founder of the Darien-based Life Solutions Center. “For some people— particularly those who have a good rapport with their caregivers—there can even be a fear of experiencing our disapproval.”

And yet all the doctors we spoke with voiced an I’ve-seen-it-all response. “I want my patients to know that you really can’t shock me, nor will I judge you, because the truth is—and I can’t stress this enough— I’ve seen and heard everything by now,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology in Stamford who is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. “You may be mortified by your hemorrhoids, but honestly, on a typical day, I’ve seen a whole lot of them by noon.”

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If you are nodding knowingly, is feature is for you. Here’s your chance to learn more about some health concerns the medical experts we spoke with wish their patients would feel more comfortable discussing.

Who knows? Reading about it here may be just what you need to open up.

1. OH, BABY!

ON PREGNANCY & FERTILITY Even though giving birth can strip a mother of her dignity (and physical privacy), there are some things that are harder to discuss than others with the doctors who help women bring babies into the world.

We asked the pros to share some intimate concerns their patients are sometimes reluctant to discuss but should before, during and after pregnancy.

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ENDING THE STIGMA OF MISCARRIAGE One out of four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. It’s a tragic statistic that inevitably comes with heartbreak and a crushing sense of personal failure, says fertility specialist Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility, which has offices in Fairfield, Norwalk and Trumbull. The shame of miscarriage, he adds, is particularly pronounced among those struggling to conceive. “I can’t stress enough that the loss of that baby had nothing to do with what they drank at a party, their workout on Saturday or what they ate for dinner,” he says. “Yet again and again, I see women blame themselves for a lost pregnancy.”

Dr. Scott Chudnoff says the unnecessary shame associated with miscarriage means it often remains a taboo subject. “And as a result, people don’t grasp how incredibly common it is,” he says. He recalls a recent dinner party where a female guest shared the emotional trauma of recent pregnancy loss and “every couple at the table went around and told their own story of miscarriage. It was remarkable to see the relief on her face. She felt alone until that moment and had no idea that this was an experience almost everyone trying to start a family has had.”

The Fix: If miscarriages are chronic and recurring, a medical evaluation can determine if there are physical issues or fetal genetic abnormalities contributing to failed pregnancies. “In most cases, the best thing to do is take some time to recover and then try again,” says Dr. Levi.

THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 1 Sometimes private parts can change postchildbirth, particularly after multiple vaginal deliveries. The labia can become distorted and the vagina can lose some of its normal laxity. (Those changes can also be more pronounced post-menopause.) “I’ve had patients so upset about the state of their [genitals] that they’ve been undressing and having sex in the dark for years,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Darien and Manhattan.

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“One of the things we need to talk more about is what normal female genitals look like,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “Because of the easy access to pornography in our digital world, there’s a perception of airbrushed perfection that is impacting women’s self-image and self-esteem.” For that reason, he suggests many labiaplasties are probably unnecessary. “There are certainly instances where such drastic changes have occurred. And some girls are even born with deformities that can be acutely embarrassing,” he says.

“But in most cases, what people perceive as abnormal is not.”

The Fix: For those who want a cosmetic solution, Dr. LaTrenta, who is affiliated with Stamford and Greenwich hospitals, has been performing more labiaplasties lately.

This cosmetic surgical procedure involves removing excess skin from the genital folds to create a more uniform appearance. Data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the procedure witnessed a 39 percent spike in popularity in 2016, with more than 12,000 procedures reported nationwide. “People tend to think it must be extremely painful, but it actually is a fairly simple procedure and recovery,” says Dr. LaTrenta. While sex is a no-no for about four post-operative weeks, he says patients who have been unhappy with the state of their genitals say the results are worth it. “It can do wonders for their selfesteem and sex life.”

CONFRONTING INFERTILITY While current estimates show one in eight couples experiences some form of infertility, it remains a highly emotional subject.

“There is a sense of personal failure, which might be lessened if people understood how many couples are going through the same exact thing,” says Dr. Levi.

In many cases, infertility must be addressed in an aggressive way to beat the real and consequential ticking of the biological clock. “If you are a woman over thirty-five and have been trying to conceive for over a year, it’s time to come in so we can talk about it,” says Dr. Spencer Richlin, a fertility specialist affiliated with

RMACT, which has offices in Stamford, Norwalk, Trumbull and Danbury. Since fertility declines with age, women older than forty should seek intervention after six months of trying with no success.

While fertility specialists are constantly expanding assisted reproductive technologies, there are some critical facts your fertility doctor needs to know to optimize chances for conception. “While I do a thorough workup with new patients, there are things I need you to be honest about to help you achieve your goals,” says Dr. Levi.

The discussion points may include: • A history of eating disorders or extreme exercise “They can impact the regularity of the menstrual cycle, which can, and does impact fertility,” says Dr. Levi.

• Any unhealthy habit including smoking, vaping, drug use, and excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption.

• Is the man taking steroids like testosterone? “It has a major impact on sperm production and can even stop it,” says Dr. Richlin. “If we get [men] off it, we usually can see [sperm] production improve in about three months.”

• Sexual dysfunction “The reality of biology is: To get pregnant, the sperm has to meet the egg somehow,” says Dr. Levi.

“Sometimes you dig deep and you find out that the male is experiencing premature ejaculation and the couple isn’t really addressing it.”

• Limited sexual contact “I’ve worked with couples who come in for fertility treatments, but you find out for a variety of reasons—including some religious or cultural ones—they are not actually having sex,” says Dr. Richlin.

• History of sexually transmitted disease “Something like gonorrhea or chlamydia when you are younger can block the fallopian tubes,” says Dr. Richlin. “We test for those things, but it is better to know up front.”

• Weight struggles or unusually pronounced hair growth “It can be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which has an impact on fertility,” says Dr. Richlin.

THE LADIES ROOM You’re not alone—the lowdown on leaky bladder syndrome and how you can treat it

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rom slim, discreet pads to thick, adult diapers, the row devoted to leaky bladder products in the corner pharmacy speaks to an often mortifying problem that tends to affect women after childbirth and during menopause. “We need to start talking more openly about the fact that a lot of women are peeing on themselves,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. “It causes shame for so many, but the reality is it’s incredibly common.”

Indeed, the dribbles (and gushes) of urine associated with various leaky bladder syndromes are so common that Dr. Scott Serels, chief of Urogynecology at Norwalk Hospital and founder of the Bladder Control Center of Norwalk, estimates that as many as 40 percent of all women experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lifetime. Those percentages, he says, tend to increase with advancing age.

For some, the problem is relatively inconsequential; maybe a few drops of urine during a hearty fit of laughter. For others, incontinence is so common that donning protective undergarments—and stashing a ready change of clothes—can become a frustrating lifestyle. “I tell my patients it’s a problem when it’s interfering in their lives,” says Dr. Serels. “And from patient to patient, how they define that varies. I have seen patients who have been wearing diapers for ten years before they came in [for help] and patients who book an appointment the first time they have a little leak while exercising.”

Before seeking treatment, it’s important to understand there are two leading types of urinary incontinence with distinct treatment options, explains Dr. Serels. They are: • Urgency Incontinence This syndrome is epitomized by intense, often frequent, urges to urinate. “It’s that, ‘gotta go, gotta go,’ feeling,” says Dr. Serels, and the underlying cause tends to be a change in the neuroanatomy of the bladder. “The bladder is just a giant muscle stimulated by nerves and sometimes, for a variety of reasons, those nerves can start to miscommunicate,” he explains. Those reasons may include childbirth, menopause and pelvic surgery.

The Fix: Treatment usually begins with behavior modification, says Dr. Serels.

So, a patient with urges to urinate every twenty minutes will be encouraged to build up bladder stamina by waiting an hour.

Depending on the severity of symptoms, treatments typically progress along a continuum that can include medications and sacral nerve stimulation, which involves the implantation of a small, pacemaker-like device to control the bladder.

Treatment may also include Botox. Injected through the urethra, Botox has proven effective in up to 70 percent of women who tried to control urgency symptoms with medication and failed; results can last for up to ten months, says Dr. Serels.

• Stress Leakage Leaking urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise vigorously is a form of incontinence that is often linked to anatomical changes that can follow pregnancy or menopause.

Close to 15 percent of women who deliver a baby vaginally will experience some form of stress leakage, but this syndrome can also be related to genetics, says Dr. Serels. So, while women who’ve delivered babies

by C-section are less likely to experience leakage, they are not immune. “I’ve seen this issue in teenagers and in women who have never had children,” says Dr. Chudnoff The Fix: While exercise to strengthen muscles has proven effective in some milder cases, Dr. Serels says the approach is not always as curative as some sufferers hope. Combining physical therapy with biofeedback tends to be more effective and gives some sufferers a non-invasive approach to relief. Another option: Injections of synthetic bulking agents around the urethra, which curbs leakage by controlling the sphincter. When these don’t work, Dr. Serels says the most effective treatment is the surgical insertion of a mesh-sling device that supports the urethra. “It essentially functions as a backboard for the bladder” and boasts a 92 percent success rate.

Medical Advice: Understanding urinary incontinence is critical because it sometimes is an early warning sign of more systemic medical issues including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, says Dr. Serels.

Doctors may also look for tumors and polyps.

“There are things that need to be investigated if only to rule them out.”

MORE THAN THE JUST THE BLUES When Dr. Ghofrany discusses postpartum depression with patients parenting newborns, she makes a clear distinction between “feeling a little down” after childbirth and a clinical diagnosis of postpartum depression.

“One reason I like to talk about the difference is because just about everyone is a little off and overwhelmed after giving birth,” she says. “We have this idea that we’re supposed to be blissed out, but it’s overwhelming and exhausting and for most of us, at some point, if we are caring for a newborn, we are not going feel our best.”

The distinction between normal stress and postpartum depression is an important one, says Dr. Chudnoff. “Postpartum depression is rarely discussed but has potentially devastating medical consequences,” he says. “I stress the words ‘medical condition’ because frequently, women downplay its significance. Many women experience mild depression around childbirth. However, in some cases this becomes truly disruptive and potentially dangerous.” He notes in some rare cases, the depression can lead to postpartum psychosis, a leading factor in the murder of children under age one.

Dr. Joseph Flynn, medical director of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Greenwich Hospital, says there is guilt about postpartum depression that keeps women from sharing symptoms, which can include anxiety, a sense of detachment and even anger toward their infant. “The problem is it’s supposed to be a happy time. They wanted this baby, were thrilled to have it and then, something feels completely off. The patients I’ve seen with it say they almost had to put on a façade; they were going through the motions trying to act happy when indeed they knew something was wrong.”

S til l , c om in g fo r wa rd is crit ica l.

Dr. Chudnoff says that the openness of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brooke Shields about their devastating experiences with postpartum depression has helped to diminish some of the stigma.

“When women start to realize that they aren’t alone, they can get the help and support they need.”

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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 2 The increasingly common practice of older, first-time parents of using donor eggs and embryos has triggered an ethical conversation between fertility specialists and their patients about how and when—and if—to tell children conceived using these methods that they are not genetically related to their mother (in the case of donor eggs), their father (if donor sperm is used), or both parents (in the case of donor embryos). “It can be a tricky thing for parents to navigate, but it is one reason why we have them work with social workers to sort through these things before they proceed,” says Dr. Richlin.

“Even with counseling, people ultimately come to different conclusions about what

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they want to share.”

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has weighed in with an official opinion: The organization, comprised of fertility specialists, recommends that children conceived with donated reproductive materials should be eventually informed, if only to have knowledge of and understand their medical history. “The fact of the matter is, they are your children but they have different DNA,” says Dr. Richlin. “The question really comes down to what is the right and

2. UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

ON SEX & INTIMACY In a digital world where the sparks of romance can now begin with the swipe of a screen, the dating landscape has certainly changed.

For anyone of a certain age who’s looking for love again, there are a few things even scarier than learning your date used a fake profile picture.

best time? We tend to think it’s when they are teenagers and can process the information best.”

The Fix: Some fertility practices are now offering the increasingly popular option of choosing eggs of donors who are willing to be identified and contacted once a child reaches eighteen. Dr. Richlin estimates that more than 50 percent of the patients in his practice are choosing egg donors who have signed yes in the Donor Identity Release form.

Doctors tell us these include STDs, age-related sexual dysfunction and other confusing facts of life. Read on for more details.

SAFETY FIRST While most folks know condom use can prevent pregnancy and the transmission of many sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs), Dr. Scott Chudnoff notes a disturbing trend: A naive subset of single adults engaging in unsafe sex after divorce or widowhood. “What’s

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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 1 Often it seems like there’s a story about a Hollywood celebrity in the far reaches of her forties—or beyond—who has welcomed a baby. What’s usually not shared publicly is that donor eggs or embryos likely played a role in conception. Those mature first-timemom stories can naively lull many hopeful parents into thinking their fertility has a longer shelf life than is biologically possible, fertility experts say. “The reality being that no matter how good someone looks on the outside or how young they feel on the inside, the eggs are still eggs of a certain age,” says Dr. Richlin.

“The truth is the oldest woman I’ve ever [helped] get pregnant with her own egg is forty-five,” says Dr. Levi. “Fertility diminishes so much in the forties that it increasingly becomes a challenge to have a baby using your own eggs every year older you get.

People don’t talk about it, but so many pregnancies these days involve the use of donor eggs or embryos.”

Medical Advice: If you are in your twenties or thirties and thinking you might want to eventually have a child, consider visiting a fertility specialist to discuss egg freezing.

“The technology is there,” says Dr. Richlin. “[Egg freezing] can put you in a position, when you are a little older, of not needing donor eggs or embryos if you decide to go forward with plans to have a family.”

fascinating is the education deficiencies you see about safe sex in teens, you tend to see in older adults as well,” he says. “Often, it happens when they are reentering the dating world and don’t understand that even though they may have had families or entered menopause, they can still catch something.

It’s almost like they need a refresher course on the facts of life.”

The alarming trend is showing up in data.

The Centers for Disease Control reports a significant spike in diseases including chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea and genital herpes in men and women ages sixty-five and older. While adults in their twenties still claim the highest percentage of STDs, “I just treated a sixty-year-old woman who had chlamydia,” says Dr. Chudnoff, of the STD that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. “In fact, it’s the STD I’m seeing the most in [older] women.”

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany says this risky behavior extends to adults of all ages engaged in extramarital affairs. “I’ve treated patients for sexually transmitted things they got from the person they were having an affair with,” she says. “They are shocked and humiliated, but I think they forget that if someone is cheating with you, who else have they been with? You are probably not the only one.”

Because of careless sex practices, Dr. Ghofrany says, infections like herpes and the human papillomavirus (HPV) “are fairly rampant. There are millions of people walking around with these things who don’t know it.”

Sometimes, Dr. Ghofrany adds, she sees warning signs of an undiagnosed STD in an inflamed vulva that “a woman has obviously been scratching for months. They usually don’t tell me they’ve been itching because it’s one of those embarrassing things, but I can tell during an exam by just how red and sore she looks,” she says.

The Fix: To keep STDs at bay, keep condoms handy whatever your age. Remember that STDs can spread by not only intercourse but also oral and anal sex. Tell your doctor about risky behaviors and honestly inventory your romantic partners. Get tested for STDs, especially if you’ve jumped back into

the dating pool and have had unprotected sex (or suspect a partner has). See a doctor if you notice unusual discharge, itching, odors or sores, all signs of possible infection.

MAKING LOVE CONNECTIONS Dr. Chudnoff says too many couples and individuals are hesitant to broach issues related to sexual dysfunction, as they impact one’s sense of virility. “Yet it’s critical to talk about simply because there’s so much misinformation out there,” he says.

Case in point: The sexually inexperienced newlyweds he counseled that weren’t connecting sexually. “The husband did a Google search looking for ideas to spark things up and comes home with handcuffs, whips and chains. [The wife] ends up running out of the house.” What the couple instead needed, Dr. Chudnoff says, was some matter-of-fact instruction on female sexual response and “the importance of foreplay.”

Dr. Ghofrany says her patients will sometimes reluctantly share their struggles achieving orgasm. “There can be so many reasons why, and since they deserve the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from intimacy, it’s really important to talk about it,” she says. Her first question to patients?

“Is it something you are able to do on your own because, if we know it’s possible, we can rule out something anatomical and dig a little deeper.”

When it comes to male performance, Dr. Chudnoff says many women tiptoe around their male partner’s sexual dysfunction. “If he suffers from premature ejaculation, it may be impacting their enjoyment and satisfaction,” he says, “but they may not completely understand what’s happening.

These topics—like erectile dysfunction or the fact normal coitus doesn’t last for ninety minutes—aren’t part of our normal sex education. Who teaches about premature ejaculation in a typical lesson?”

It’s important to know that performance syndromes could be a sign of more systemic medical problems like anxiety, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Female sexual response issues can also have links to diseases like diabetes and

hypertension, and can be affected further by menopause and some prescription drugs, like some antidepressants.

In some cases, sexual dysfunction can also be a contributing factor in infertility.

“It’s interesting that men start to experience problems with sexual dysfunction beginning in their forties, right around the same time their female partners begin to experience issues relating to menopause,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “It can cause a disconnect, even in relationships that were once healthy and vibrant. So discussing it is critical.”

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ON MENOPAUSE & HEREDITY From thinning hair to—let’s just go there—those dry-as-the-Sahara private parts, there are some physical aspects of the change in life that are often more mortifying than those dreaded night sweats everyone talks about. The good news is there is help for these more disconcerting elements of the hormonal shift. Here’s the scoop.

THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 2 Besides the changes that can follow childbirth, the shift in hormones that occur with menopause also affect the vulva and the vagina. “There’s a normal thinning and atrophy of the vaginal walls that takes place over time,” explains Dr. Scott Chudnoff, referring

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to the impact of estrogen loss. “And there can also be, because of hormonal changes, a lack of desire and arousal, and significant dryness, not to mention a change in body image which can also impact sexual response.”

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany points out that besides these anatomical changes, depression and other side effects of menopause, like weight gain and sleep disorders, can all play a role in diminishing libido.

“Sometimes when we talk about these, women will almost speak to me in code,” says Dr. Kim Nichols, a Greenwich-based dermatologist. “It bothers a lot of women but no one likes to talk about it. And yet, here we have men buying up Viagra like it’s going out of style. I wish my patients would bring it up more; they deserve to know there are solutions.”

Dr. Ghofrany says many of her post-menopausal patients will vent to her about a lackluster libido, which can be particularly frustrating if they once had a satisfying sex life.

“And one of the things I talk about—besides that there are real physical causes for these things—is that familiarity makes all of us lose some interest in our partners over time.

They need to understand that some of this is very normal with or without menopause being a factor. It doesn’t mean we love our partners less, but this is a normal progression in the life of most couples.” Yet, Dr. Ghofrany adds, pain and discomfort during intercourse are unnecessary, which is why women need to seek medical solutions.

T h e F i xe s : For about a year now, Dr. Nichols has been treating her patients with Core Intima, a laser-based treatment device for vaginal rejuvenation. Used externally and internally, “it’s the new frontier for what used to be a surgical fix,” she says. “And I like it as a treatment because it’s comprehensive.” The treatments can improve sexual satisfaction, improve vaginal lubrication and even minimize stress incontinence related to childbirth and menopause. She recommends two or three treatments to see noticeable results, followed by an annual “maintenance” procedure. “I’ve found it tends to be appealing to divorced women who are

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re-entering the dating field.”

Besides laser therapies, Dr. Ghofrany notes it’s quite possible to get great results without turning to the hormone replacement therapy. “There are vaginal rings, creams, and tablets, and they are so safe that even some of my patients who have had breast cancer are taking them,” she says. She’s also intrigued by Intarosa, a once daily vaginal insert approved by the FDA in late 2016 to treat postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy as well as painful intercourse.

WHEN THIN ISN’T IN Women who experience hair loss are among the most emotionally wrought patients who visit Dr. Nichols. “On a scale of one to ten, in terms of how things are impacting them psychologically, they are my nines,” she says.

“That’s because women tend to see hair as a critical element of their femininity,” says Dr. Ivan Cohen, founder of the Center for Hair Transplantation at Fairfield Dermatology and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine.

While hair loss can be blamed on a variety of reasons, including menopause, Dr. Cohen, who estimates some 25 percent of his hair loss patients are female, says the most common cause is heredity. “What we’re learning is if your problem is more long-term and chronic, the causes have less to do with hormones than we used to think,” he says. “You can usually go back in the family and find the pattern.”

The Fixes: As is the case with many

disorders, treatments for hair loss in women tend to be progressive based on a patients’ response as well as the severity of symptoms.

Current options include: • Rogaine Not just for the gents, this topically applied medication is Dr. Cohen’s first course of treatment. He often combines it with natural therapies including antioxidant supplements to reduce inflammation, which is considered an exacerbating factor in hair loss. “It can yield great results in as little as four months and has no side effects,” he says.

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) This therapy, which involves spinning a patient’s blood in a centrifuge then injecting the plasma into the scalp, is having a moment these days, treating everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hair loss. Both Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nichols use PRP. “In the beginning, I must confess, even I was incredulous but I’m getting great results with it,” says Dr. Nichols. “We’ve been seeing significant hair growth after the third or fourth treatment.” Dr. Cohen cautions the treatment is not universally effective, “but it can be wonderful when it gets the desired results.”

• Scalp Stimulating Laser Cap Dr. Cohen has had success for some patients using head gear known as Capillus, an FDA-cleared device that emits lasers to stimulate hair follicles. “You can wear it around the house while you are getting a hair growth treatment,” he says.

• Hair Transplantation The transfer of small pieces of hair-bearing skin grafts from other areas of the head to bald spots can be effective, says Dr. Cohen, a nationally-recognized expert in this field. “The ideal candidate does not have all over thinness, but a place on the head where there is still plenty of hair,” he explains. “When someone is the right candidate, the results can be incredibly natural looking.”

Medical Advice: “Hair loss can be exacerbated by underlying problems such as thyroid disorders or anemia,” says Dr. Cohen.

Also, in rare cases, diseases of the scalp can be destroying hair follicles, a problem that needs investigation and its own specialized therapies.”

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ADDRESING OBESITY Medication and surgical options to help control excess weight

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ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES By a certain age, most of us have tugged at our faces to imagine the year-erasing impact of a nip here and a tuck there, or at least chatted conspiratorially with our friends about who is getting a little intervention. Even for those of us who shamelessly fess up to a Botox habit, some cosmetic concerns venture into more discreet territory. We asked medical experts to identify some of the common cosmetic concerns that secretly bother their patients the most and to recommend the latest solutions.

ADULT ACNE It can be tough enough riding out the hormonal waves of teenage acne, but emotionally, the adult version of zits is almost worse, says Dr. Kim Nichols. “You think you have been there, and then it’s back,” she says.

In the same way the teen years can blemish the complexion, the hormonal fluctuations that accompany pregnancy and menopause can do the same. “It’s tough [for patients] because they are dealing with zits and wrinkles at the exact same time,” says Dr. Nichols.

The Fix: Originally formulated to treat hypertension, dermatologists now often prescribe the prescription medication Spironolactone to treat adult acne, says Dr. Jason McBean of Fairfield Dermatology.

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of Americans are now considered obese, with women falling into this category at rates slightly higher than men.

The epidemic is even more staggering when you consider the numbers of people who are overweight but not tipping the scales into the morbidly obese range. “When you add them in, it’s about 75 percent of adults who are overweight or obese,” says Dr. Neil Floch of Fairfield County Bariatric & Surgery Specialists and the director of MinimallyInvasive Surgery at Norwalk Hospital.

So, it’s rather remarkable, as research shows, that discussions about weight struggles—which can be a contributing factor to diabetes and heart disease as well as orthopedic problems—are rarely part of the doctor-patient dynamic.

“It’s become a taboo subject when it should be the opposite,” says Dr. Floch.

“Patients don’t bring it up because there is so much shame, and doctors don’t bring it up because they don’t want to offend the person coming to them for care.”

Dr. Floch adds: For some women, the hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or menopause can be triggers that catapult some patients from “someone who has struggled with their weight to someone who is experiencing obesity.”

The Fix: Dr. Floch says weight loss surgery, including procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, are now considered mainstream interventions for the obese. “Most people

can lose twenty pounds with lifestyle changes, but when you are in territory where you need to lose much more than that, it becomes a situation where surgery is usually the most effective way to address these problems. The idea that these are drastic interventions is a thing of the past.” In his practice, more than 70 percent of the bariatric procedures he performs are sleeve gastrectomies, which he tends to prefer because the procedure, which involves removing about two-thirds of the stomach to diminish appetite, also results in a reduction in levels of ghrelin and leptin, two hormones that trigger hunger. “What we’re doing is not just making the stomach smaller but also changing the environment,” he says. “When the hormonal messaging changes, you have a much better chance for success with weight loss.”

People who need to lose between twenty and sixty pounds are opting for implantation of temporary, surgically-placed balloons into their stomachs to achieve weight-loss goals.

The balloons are inserted and inflated for a period of six months, then removed, explains Dr. Floch. While the balloons give patients a feeling of fullness, helping them maintain strict portion control, there is a long list of pros and cons to taking this alternate approach.

“For one thing, you have two procedures. One to put the balloon in and another to take it out,” says Dr. Floch.

“Also, patients who have this done really go through a period of adjustment. There’s a lot of nausea afterwards. It takes some time to get used to it and while I’ve never

had anyone say, ‘Take this thing out of me,’ I do have to prescribe anti-nausea medication for people who have it done.” The other potential downside? “This is a procedure that requires a real commitment to lifestyle change because it’s temporary.”

The Nonsurgical Approach For reasons ranging from genetics to a culture weaned on processed foods, growing numbers of Americans are feeling like failures after years of yo-yo dieting. The good news is that there are medical interventions for folks who are not considered obese but whose recurring attempts at diet and exercise have failed.

The Fix: Dr. Floch has found a new class of weight loss medications including Qysmia, Contrave and Belviq, that are beneficial for those trying to lose a stubborn twenty pounds or so. “If you’ve worked on your nutrition and are exercising, and it’s not going anywhere, these can be effective,” says Dr. Floch, who also prescribes these for his post-bariatric surgery patients whose weight loss has plateaued after months of big losses. The caveat with these medications is that some seem to work better for some people than others.

They also have side effects ranging from constipation to dry mouth. “You may have to experiment before you find the right one but most people do,” says Dr. Floch.

Medical Advice: If you are trying to lose a few pounds—or more—focus on eating more gut-filling fiber.

“My mantra is more fiber and less of everything else,” says Dr. Floch.

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BRA BULGE Just like genetics can play a role in fat that clings to the abdomen, some women accumulate fat around the bra line or under the armpit, says Dr. McBean. “I’ve seen it in marathon runners and women who otherwise are incredibly fit,” says Dr. McBean, who blames heredity for a problem that can make tank tops off-limits for some.

The Fix: Dr. McBean treats bra bulge with Smart-Lipo, a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anesthesia, which uses lasers to destroy fat cells and tighten the surrounding skin. “The best candidates for this tend to be folks who are already relatively fit and of normal body weight.” Dr. McBean has also used Smart-Lipo to address fatty deposits on flabby knees, which bothers some women like those saggy armpits do.

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BREAST ASYMMETRY Research suggests that as many as 25 percent of all woman have breasts of different sizes but a much smaller subset have breasts of noticeably different proportions. “I have seen patients who were a full C cup and saggy on one side, and barely an A cup on the other,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, the plastic surgeon.

While reasons for asymmetr y can vary—with hormonal changes, traumatic injuries and curvature of the spine known as scoliosis all being potential causes— the reasons for breast asymmetry are not well understood. “Regardless of the cause, when adolescent girls have this asymmetry, it can be acutely embarrassing,” says Dr. LaTrenta. The phenomenon can also keep girls and women who fall into this category from wearing bathing suits, or opting for loose tops to conceal the imbalance.

The Fix: A small cosmetic implant in the smaller breast, along with a surgical breast lift, can create the desired breast symmetry for most women, says Dr. LaTrenta.

Medical Advice: While pronounced breast asymmetry can be emotionally traumatic for adolescent girls, Dr. LaTrenta advises against any corrective surgical intervention before the eighteenth birthday. “Teenage girls are still developing, and it’s critical to reach full maturity before you intervene surgically,” he says.

OVERSIZED BREASTS Heredity influences breast size and it is not unusual for Dr. LaTrenta to see patients— sometimes petite ones—whose busts are so large that they are suffering physically and emotionally. “It’s not just that they are embarrassed, although many of them are,” he says. “If you have a disproportionately large chest and are carrying around a large cup size on a small frame, you can have back issues. It can affect your posture and the kind of clothes you wear. What bothers women most is that it’s a matronly look. It can make your body look older than it is, simply because of your chest size.”

The Fix: Research indicates women who’ve undergone breast reduction surgery—which involves excising tissue and a breast lift— have the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure. “I think that speaks volumes about how burden-some it can be to have oversized breasts,” says Dr. LaTrenta.

Medical Advice: Maintain a healthy, steady weight after undergoing breast reduction surgery as gaining or losing weight can impact your bust size.

PROFUSE SWEATING This syndrome, known as hyperhidrosis, is noted for excessive sweating that is profoundly embarrassing and difficult to control without intervention. “It also has a tremendous impact on self-esteem and can impact your confidence in professional settings,” says Dr. McBean.

The Fix: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles anymore. “A shot of it in the armpit can significantly eliminate the problem for up to six months, sometimes longer,” says Dr. LaTrenta. “It’s a win-win because it’s relatively easy to do and it saves the patient in the long run on all those silk blouses and cashmere sweaters they’ve been ruining.”

Medical Advice: While hyperhidrosis can be associated with the hormonal changes that come with pregnancy, menopause, and heredity, Dr. McBean notes it can also be caused by underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s disease.

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Dr. Nichols says some of the same anti-aging regimens she uses on her patients, including laser therapies and probiotics, are also effective in addressing residual effects of adult acne. And there’s a boon: “They’ll also make you look more youthful.”

M e d i c a l A d v i c e : In s o m e c a s e s, pronounced adult acne can be linked to hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which also has links to infertility, says Dr. McBean. Tell your doctor if your periods are irregular, another sign of the syndrome.

honestly. “You’ll hear about a lot of fights, and when you ask more probing questions, the truth gradually begins to come out.”

Family therapist Maud Purcell says getting patients to recognize the cycle of abuse they’re experiencing is critical, “because domestic violence tends to escalate and get worse over time.”

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ON MENTAL HEALTH Even though booking an appointment with a therapist implies a willingness to divulge intimate thoughts, professionals in the listening business say that’s not always how things work.

Secrets from substance abuse and domestic violence are topics that practitioners say often take a lot of coaxing before potentially lifesaving or course-altering disclosures are made. What do patients have trouble sharing that their health care practitioners really should know about? Here’s what they said.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycles of domestic violence and abuse can be so insidious, it can be extremely challenging for someone to admit to the emotional or physical trauma being inflicted by an intimate partner.

Dr. Joseph Flynn says that domestic violence victims may seek therapy but don’t come forward about abuse, “because the very nature of domestic violence makes them incredibly fearful of the person harming them if they do disclose.” Often, he says, it takes careful probing to get patients, “who tend to circle around their fears,” to share

EATING DISORDERS While extreme thinness associated with anorexia nervosa may be obvious to a medical practitioner, it can be harder to detect bulimia or an exercise addiction, says Purcell. “They have a dramatic impact on our health and can be devastating to our emotional state,” she says. Even though she says patients with eating disorders often seek therapy, it remains challenging for many of them to divulge disordered patterns relating to food and exercise. “People don’t like to share because it involves a fear of giving up these behaviors, which are about controlling their world in the first place.”

EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIRS Besides the risk of STDs and the damage they can do marriages and families, “affairs are important to be honest about because, for some people, they can cause stress and anxiety,” says Purcell, who notes many individuals having affairs also need medication for anxiety and depression.

Dr. Flynn says an affair also tends to speak to much deeper problems in someone’s life.

“There is some kind of dysfunction—in their personal history, in a relationship—which has driven a person to go outside the relationship. That’s often at the heart of what people need to be talking about, but by not disclosing the affair there’s a whole area that’s cut off therapeutically. Sometimes getting a patient to divulge this can take a long time and that’s too bad, because it’s standing in the way of so much work they need to do.”

HEAVY DRINKING “People are very likely not to admit the actual amount they drink,” says Purcell. “I will hear about a daily glass of wine ‘to relax’ that’s actually more like a bottle.” Dr. Flynn

says honestly owning up to one’s drinking habits is critical for those who are struggling with mood disorders, including depression.

“Alcohol is a known depressant and it can make people’s struggles that much worse.”

(The same is true with addictions to prescription drugs like opioids.)

MEDICATION NONCOMPLIANCE “One of the biggest things that is not disclosed by mental health patients is that they’ve stopped taking their medication,” says Dr. Flynn. “For some people, this is really serious and not something they should gloss over, but you would be surprised how many people will come in for an appointment and not divulge this. If they were having trouble with side effects or didn’t like taking the medicine, it’s critical that the people treating them know because there can be a whole host of problems that develop.”

PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION Engaging in a steady diet of porn “can interfere with your life in the same way an affair can,” says Purcell. “It can also impact the way we think about sexuality and what’s normal and what is not, harming our relationships,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff.

SEXUAL ABUSE “There is so much fear and shame and confusion if you’ve experienced sexual abuse, especially if this happened when you were young; the trauma can impact you for a lifetime,” says Purcell. “The biggest reason why they don’t come forward is they tend to blame themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth, but it keeps them from going forward in so many ways.”

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY “There are people, including some in heterosexual marriages, who are leading closeted lives,” says Purcell, who notes she’s seen more and more of this in her therapy practice lately. “It’s a big thing that doesn’t come up because of the fear and shame of disclosure. But not living an authentic life can contribute to all kinds of emotional W disturbances.”

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estport resident Chris Craymer, known internationally for his cinematic fashion photography and portraits, has zoomed in again on one of his favorite subjects—love—in his latest book, American Romance. Craymer grew up in London, but he and his family have made their home by pictureperfect Compo Beach for the past nine years. He took a moment, between shooting for O, The Oprah Magazine in L.A. and flying to Asia for Ponds, to answer a few questions about the book, a Brit’s eye for romance and the perfect Valentine’s Day with his true love…

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Q& A What inspired you to do this book?

I’ve always loved imagery that is emotional. This is the prime motivating force in my work.

When did you start working on it?

It is a mixture of retrospective work from the past six years or so and new work that I have shot over the past eighteen months.

How did you choose the couples?

I look for couples who inspire me both in the way they look and the depth of their relationship.

How about the locations?

I like to find locations that my subjects either actually live in or, more commonly, locations that I can imagine them living in. Generally, I am attracted to locations with personality and something magical about them.

In this book, one location—my friends Anne and Alberto’s house—is actually in Westport. It is an old property that retains its charm. The garden is rambling and not at all manicured and reminds me of Europe, so I love it.

Is romance alive and well in our neck of the woods—or is everyone too busy achieving?

Love is not something you can buy, so it is a great leveler.

People from the Northeast are no different from everyone else: We all seek some romance and love in our lives.

How did you get the couples to relax and be so open and natural on camera?

I like to talk to the couples before I work with them. I show them my work and find out if they are interested. It is a two-way process, as we all have to feel inspired and involved. My way with all my subjects is to gently encourage and create a safe environment where we can all express ourselves.

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The book sends a message about the beauty of romance between couples, whether gay or straight, black or white.

Was this important to you—and did you realize when conceptualizing the book how timely this message would be?

It was really important to me to show that romance is universal and that we are all the same. The timing was by chance.

In doing this book, did you notice ways in which American romance differs from British romance?

When I shot my first book

Romance in the UK, my subjects were from a narrow band of heterosexual early-twenties couples. I called them my “premortgage” couples. American Romance is more embracing in that I have included lesbian, gay, transgender relationships and also couples with children and older couples. For me this reflects what American romance is right now.

Do you have a favorite shot in the book?

I have many favorites, but the cover is certainly one of them.

What did you learn from this book about love and romance?

I learnt that we are often defined as individuals in the way we brush up against and interact with our partners. It is a learning process and a growing process.

How long have you been married?

22 years.

Describe one of the most romantic experiences you’ve shared with your wife.

For me it is when we have

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in-depth conversations, where we really connect on a profound level.

This year Zoe and I spent time at a retreat in Costa Rica and I treasured every moment because we opened up to ourselves and to each other. It is beautiful to learn new things about your wife, particularly when it is a long relationship.

What will you do on Valentine’s Day? I like having a quiet dinner with Zoe, just me and her being together. These are always our best moments. Sometimes I am traveling on the day itself, so if that is the case, we will celebrate on another day.

How did you get into photography?

My father was a photographer and he introduced me to the camera and the darkroom.

Three tips for amateur photographers?

Take pictures as much as you can.

Don’t worry about the camera you have—an iPhone is perfectly fine, just take pictures. Finally, dream a little. Dream about what you want to create. Dreams often come true!

Anything to add?

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American Romance (Damiani, $50)

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by k i m - m a r i e e va n s

One, in fact, is not the loneliest number.

Excursions for every comfort level—from the timid tourist to the intrepid traveler

GOING No matter your travel style, we’ve got the trip for you: from relaxation on Mexico’s Isla Holbox (this page), to exploring the pristine beauty of British Columbia (opposite).

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BEGINNER: I ’m a little nervous to travel alone

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uban artist Sandra Pérez came to Holbox in 1999 looking for solitude and a place to create her art. A few years later she opened her nineteen-room ocean front hotel, CasaSandra. The way she describes her search sounds like

a siren song for the solo traveler: “For a long time, I wanted to write by the ocean and went in search of an ancient land, a quiet place, where blue was evident and all-surrounding.”

This sleepy island is what every pale, overworked and

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olo travel can get a bad rap. It could be the single supplement charge, the solomangarephobia (fear of dining alone), or a lack of knowledge about where to go with nothing more than your passport, carry-on and thirst for adventure. However, the benefits of jetting off sans partner far outnumber the drawbacks.

Having covered the globe for this magazine, I’ve made friends with Palestinian professors, twenty-year-old photographers and Cuban artists. With no one there to talk me out of it, I have ridden horseback through the Arabian Desert and climbed an ice tower in Canada. The travel stories that now make up the greater part of who I believe myself to be would be far less colorful had I shared these journeys with anyone other than myself. Harvard philosopher George Santayana wrote: “We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life.”

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vacation-starved traveler dreams of. Located off of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean, Isla Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) is a rare combination of hidden beauty and easy accessibility. Unlike its overly Instagrammed neighbor Tulum, Holbox has largely remained a well-kept secret.

(Our apologies in advance.)

A network of sandy streets connects the port, beaches and buzzy town square. There is one ATM and no cars—golf buggies taxi people around. Spend days

swimming with whale sharks, photographing the resident flamingos or napping on one of the pastel hammocks strung up over the sea. You can rent a bike for about twenty pesos an hour and cover a lot of the island in a day (it’s only twenty-six miles long and a mile wide).

Relaxation is not hard to come by on Holbox.

The laid-back beach town vibe puts the most stressed-out traveler at ease.

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler

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Hop one of the many affordable flights to Cancun. From there it’s a three-hour car ride or an up-and-down flight—both of which end with a quick ferry ride.

Transportation on the island consists of faded cruiser bikes and golf carts fitted with ATV like tires. Stay at CasaSandra.

To help you disconnect, the hotel doesn’t have televisions, phones or radios on the property.

Cost: CasaSandra starts at $390 per night for a garden view room. »

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t first glance a weeklong surfing trip wouldn’t seem to belong in the beginner category. But before you think we’ve made a mistake and skip ahead, hear us out. This surfing retreat is not only for the overly athletic or granola types. Kalon guests stay in a well-appointed mansion, the food is gourmet and every detail is handled. All you need to do is stand up on a board, which is easier than you think.

The water temperatures hover around seventy-eight degrees year-round, each instructor works with a maximum of

three surfers and massages are included.

The package also includes all surf lessons, food and accommodations. Instruction is followed up with video analysis. Guests surf every day except Wednesday, which is reserved for relaxation and massages. The local beaches are uncrowded and chosen each morning based on the best conditions.

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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler At Kalon, 60 percent of the guests come alone and over half are female. At the mansion, guests can choose to spend as much or as little time with the group as they like. The infinity pool, surf lessons and group dinners

mean lots of socializing. But a private room with luxury linens, a rain shower, balcony with ocean views and a private trail through the jungle offer plenty of opportunity for solitude. Fly into San Jose (Costa Rica) airport, and the team will retrieve you in a Land Cruiser for the two-and-a-half hour ride to Dominical.

Cost: $3,210 for one-week stay

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“Hanging ten” doesn’t have to mean living like a beach bum. Guests at Kalon get the five-star treatment when they are not out conquering the waves.

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Mountain Trek is a favorite of celebs looking to get in shape for upcoming roles and elite athletes prepping for their upcoming seasons.

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eave your cell phone and Ambien at home.

Mountain Trek wellness retreat is perfect for anyone trying to reduce stress levels, reset sleep schedules and get in great shape. Forbes magazine calls this timber lodge in the Canadian mountains a “tough-love luxury retreat.”

Worried you need to be in shape to get in shape? Don’t be. The staff promises that if you can climb four flights of stairs without stopping and walk outdoors for two hours

continuously you’ll be fine. Days follow a predictable routine (key to fixing sleep issues) starting with sunrise yoga followed by a three- to four-hour hike. Hikes are divided into four groups to accommodate all fitness levels.

Evenings include education, more exercise and massages.

Three massages are included with the base price, but you can pay for additional treatments

or relax in the mineral hot springs just five minutes away.

Guests can opt out of any part of the program but rarely do, thanks to the encouragement of the staff, who are committed to making sure everyone succeeds.

The program can improve more than just your waistline; the daily hikes can also improve your cognitive function. Just as your computer works better when you turn it off for a bit, so does your brain.

Studies show that problem solving can be improved by disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature.

Digital detox also helps improve sleep.

You’ll learn about circadian rhythm, the sleep hormone melatonin and how to maximize restful sleep. The retreat cuts out things that interfere with good sleep like caffeine and

alcohol. Lights out and morning wake-ups occur at the same time every day, helping to create a schedule that allows you to sleep deeply.

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Over three quarters of guests come alone. Rooms are small but cozy with private baths, down-filled duvets and handmade quilts. The lodge has uninterrupted views of Kootenay Lake and the jagged Purcell Mountains. Groups are coed and limited to sixteen guests (only one couple per group is allowed).

Cost: $5,100 for one week, airfare not included. Fly into Spokane, Washington, and the resort will handle transportation to the lodge. »

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and cooking lessons.

(One of Alaska’s most innovative restaurants, 229 Parks, is owned by two-time James Beard nominated chef Laura Cole, who offers Alaskan cooking classes exclusively to Access guests.)

Tamar keeps the trips small.

“Limiting the size of our groups to no more than twelve clients allows our guests access to both planned and serendipitous experiences that simply don’t work for larger groups, such as visiting local families, cooking in small restaurants and homebased cooking schools, and exploring off-the-beaten-trail villages,” she says.

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laska has always been a bucket list destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, but it’s now also a hot spot for foodies.

Don’t think of Alaska and inventive cuisine in the same sentence? You’re not alone.

But Access Trips’ owner Tamar Lowell begs to differ.

In the summer months, up to twenty hours of warm sunlight

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shines down on greenhouses and gardens. The result?

Some of the best (and biggest) produce in the world. And the salmon and crab, well, they’re called king for a reason. Access Trips explores this remote destination through the lens of food (other trips include Morocco, Peru, Cuba, Thailand and Vietnam).

The eight-day itinerary begins

in Fairbanks and includes stays in a variety of lodges with spectacular views, a visit to one of the few Alaskan birch syrup factories (think maple syrup, but better), a helicopter flight to Colony Glacier for dogsledding, a visit to Denali National Park and Reserve, a boat tour of Kachemak Bay, a visit to the

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Navigating this massive northern state on your own would be daunting. A culinary tour allows you to experience the local culture in a completely unique way.

Cost: $7,380 for eight-day tour; airfare and mandatory medical travel insurance are not included.

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From the breathtaking scenery to the mouthwatering cuisine, this Alaska excursion truly appeals to all of the senses.

Copenhagen is a beautifully unique city that offers everything from bustling bars and cafes to quiet gardens and stunning castles.

the original settlers still live here and the area has a distinct ’70s feel. Described as a “society within a society,” Christiania’s inhabitants developed their own set of rules, independent of the Danish government. Many residents built their own homes, giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel.

Nyhavn, the promenade on Copenhagen harbor

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openhagen ended up on the solo travel list because Denmark is the first country I ever visited alone. While backpacking in our twenties, my friend and I decided to part ways in Germany.

She was headed to Oktoberfest, I wanted adventure. The next train leaving the station was bound for Copenhagen, and soon so was I. A few years (okay, decades) have passed, but Copenhagen is still one of the best places to visit with nothing more than a carry-on suitcase and a little wanderlust.

Library Garden

There are many ways to see Copenhagen, but to ensure you enjoy the best of everything, let a luxury travel planner like Butterfield & Robinson create an exclusive itinerary for you.

They will plan as much or as little as you like and book everything from hotels and restaurants to private guided tours.

Do you dream of staying in a neo-Moorish fairytale suite? The Nimb Hotel is tucked right inside the Tivoli gardens—here you can enjoy gourmet food amid the terrace’s twinkling lights, bubbly at the chic bar, a grand suite and even a roller-coaster ride.

The best way to see the cool outer neighborhoods and get a sense of Copenhagen’s layout is to take a private guided bike tour (a mode of transportation the city is famous for).

Butterfield & Robinson’s local art historian will guide you through hidden streets and passageways to reveal surprises like the tranquil Library Garden in the center of town; the legislative parking lot (hint: it’s a looooooong bike rack); and The Booktrader, a historic bookstore-café.

Christiania, proclaimed the anarchist district of Copenhagen by its residents, is one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions, but you’ll want a private guide when you visit.

Christiania was founded in 1971 and used to be famous for its drug culture. Today, many of

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Denmark has held the title of “Happiest Country in the World” more than once and for good reason. Copenhagen is one of the safest and friendliest cities in Europe, and it’s easy to navigate by bike or public transportation.

Cost: Prices vary based on accommodations; itineraries are uniquely designed for each traveler. »

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EXPERT:

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Ecuador FREEDOM OF THE ROAD

Far more than a mortorcycle ride, these excursions offer clients a way to explore and experience the rugged beauty of Ecuador in pure solitude.

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cuador is a motorcyclist’s dream destination.

Located on the equator, this South American country offers year-round riding, thousands of miles of newly paved roads, cheap gasoline, little traffic and a variety of terrain, climate and culture.

No wonder Motorcycle News calls Ecuador the “Biker’s Secret Paradise.” Freedom Bike Rental helps make all your Jack Kerouac dreams come true. The company provides everything including the bike, the GPS and route as well as all

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along the way. Enjoy a night at Cotococha Amazon Lodge and take a guided excursion in a motorized canoe to explore the culture and wildlife. There are also opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, horseback

riding, swimming, volcanic baths, rappelling, kayaking and cave exploration.

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Ecuador has the lowest crime rate in South America, not a small factor to consider when embarking on a solo journey.

You choose the motorcycle and it will be pre-programmed with each day’s route. You will be given a paper map as a backup.

Hotels are booked and paid for in advance. All you need to do is enjoy the ride.

Cost: Prices vary based on trip length and bike choice. A fourday trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC is $1,350, which includes all accommodations, three breakfasts and two dinners, but not fuel.

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the accommodations along the way. You just need to bring your hunger for adventure, and not too big of a travel bag.

The journey begins in the Andes in Quito, which also happens to be the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet. Motorcyclists are encouraged to arrive a day or two early to experience the city and get acclimated to the high altitude before beginning the bike trip.

Freedom Bike Rental offers a long list of tours, from easy one-day treks to more grueling off-road rides. For a first-time solo traveler, consider booking the Avenue of Volcanoes, Quilotoa Loop and Amazon Basin Tour. The four-day self-guided tour takes you through two distinct regions of Ecuador—the Andes and the Amazon Basin. You’ll roll past the highest active volcanoes in the world and then on to Quilotoa Crater Lake and its distinct blue-green mineral waters. Then, you’ll ride through the Amazon jungle with ample opportunities for rafting, kayaking and hiking

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e asked Jacob Marek, a luxury travel agent who specializes in booking travel for introverts, where he would send an adventure-seeking solo traveler, and he quite literally recommended the end of the earth—Patagonia. The region sits at the southern tip of South America and straddles Chile and Argentina. Because it’s barely been touched since humans first arrived tens of thousands of years ago, it retains near mythical status. Patagonia has it all—from rainforests to glaciers and even penguins.

The rugged and remote terrain has kept it one of the last undeveloped, pristine frontiers.

Marek can design an itinerary of any length and difficulty. He suggests starting in Buenos Aires and recovering from your flight with a guided tour of this European-influenced city. From there he recommends heading to Torres del Paine National Park, which is another day’s journey. (We mentioned this was the end of the world, right?)

Ecocamp Patagonia sits in the middle of the Torres del Paine park and was voted one of the Best Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure. The property is fully sustainable and offers the world’s first domed hotel rooms.

Choose from a standard (shared

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bathroom, no heat) to a suite dome (heat, private bathroom, hot water, spectacular views and enough electricity to charge your camera or computer—but not run a hair dryer). Ecocamp offers excursions as rugged as a nine-day trek around the park (sleeping in tents each night) or daily walking trips where you return to the comfort of your dome sweet dome.

The beauty of Patagonia is that there is no real jet lag; the time difference is only two hours. A direct flight from New York is about eleven hours, the same amount of time it would take you to get to Hawaii.

If you are booking your own trip, Marek recommends staying at one of the many EcoLodges found in the region. To hike any national park, you’ll need a guide. Lodges can organize a guide and entrance to the parks.

Looking to get away from people? This is one of the most underpopulated places on earth, yet easy to reach and the excursions are well-guided.

The most profound moments happen with a guide who can lead you to magical vistas.

Breathtaking does not begin to describe the untouched natural wonders that await visitors to Patagonia.

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The ideal time to visit is between October and March (summertime), as weather is warmer and there’s more daylight. Although wintertime is a bit colder with an increased chance of snow, it also means fewer tourists.

Cost: Marek says a bucket list trip can be designed for about $1,000 per day, including airfare. »

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ncient India conjures visions of maharajas, elephant rides and sunsets on the famed Ganges River. While many travelers are lured by the ancient majesty, they are equally concerned about navigating cities where ox carts, motorbikes and sport utility vehicles all barrel down the crowded potholed streets.

They worry that they’ll be overwhelmed, and not in a good way. Uniworld has created the perfect excursion for anyone

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seeking to experience authentic India, especially solo travelers.

The journey starts in Delhi, a fascinating combination of old and new, with ancient villages next to modern residences.

The first five days are spent on land exploring the cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Kolkata.

Experienced guides usher you to all of the must-see stops— including the Pink City and Mother Teresa’s Tomb. In Agra, you will stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Oberoi Amarvilas, where every guest room features a view of the Taj Mahal (accommodations in each city are all Oberoi properties). On day six, you board the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata and the rest of the trip unfolds on the waters of the Ganges.

Ganges Voyager II is the most luxurious way to experience the Ganges. Every room on the fiftysix-passenger boat is a suite and features French balconies, large bathrooms with rain showers and butlers for premium staterooms. You will sail into remote riverside villages, where you can disembark to experience rural India. There are sampan (small boat) rides, tours of the temple city via trishaw (colorful pedicab) and a visit to the Hare Krishna complex.

A suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II

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Onboard, the meals are open seating, allowing you to dine with any number of new friends or alone with your book.

An experienced guide is with you at all times and the excursions are conducted in small groups, creating an intimate experience.

Cost: The thirteen-day journey ranges from $14,299 to $24,199 (depending on stateroom), airfare not included.

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The rich history and deep spirtuality of India make this a special journey. But this is a trip for those willing to truly leave their cultural comfort zone.

easy rides that meander through Napa or Provence. Founder Andy Levine says every place has its scent. “Provence is lavender; Morocco is spices.

You don’t smell that riding in a car with the windows up.”

Levine handcrafts every itinerary and just launched a brand-new Greek isle tour.

Days are spent exploring ancient towns by bike and nights are whiled away onboard DuVine’s private yacht, Princess Karia 2. The itinerary covers some of Greece’s least accessible islands. Rides take advantage of the bright, clear

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days, coasting through carfree towns, climbing to island pinnacles for unobstructed views and passing lumbering donkeys on stone streets.

Highlights include a visit to the town of Kos, birthplace of Hippocrates; exploring a fourth-century acropolis and an active volcano; and afternoons swimming in hidden coves For those concerned about the demanding nature of the rides, there are e-wheels. You’ve likely heard of e-bikes (a little extra help from a motor), but DuVine offers e-wheels that can be used as you need them.

All tours have a follow van for anyone who needs a little break.

challenge for a solo traveler, so a small tour where you can socialize as much or as little as you choose is perfect.

Cost: Low season prices are $7,895 and high season is $8,495; airfare not included.

Ride to new heights on a variety of islands (many of which you cannot get to on your own) in ancient Greece.

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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler There are never more than fourteen guests on any excursion. You can ride with newfound friends or take the trail at your own pace. Sailing the Greek Islands would be a

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ll those cyclists we spot around town in the warmer months may not just be out for a leisurely ride. Some of them are likely getting ready for their next DuVine excursion, a popular adventure among the Greenwich biking set. The food, luxe hotels and spectacular destinations make these opulent journeys.

Guests can climb hills in the Pyrenees or opt for relatively

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wildfrontierstravel.com If the trips we’ve offered up here are too tame for your wild travel soul, consider booking a tour with Wild Frontiers. This award-winning adventure travel company was founded by former travel writer/journalist Jonny Bealby, and has a successful history of bringing former conflict zones back into the forefront of alternative commercial travel. In the last few years it has reintroduced trips to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kashmir, Dagestan, North Caucasus and Iran. American travelers seem to be particularly adventurous—on average around 25 percent of the Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan groups are made up of Americans.

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EVENTS A-list Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Best of the Gold Coast . . . . . . . . 42 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Courage To Create Change: The Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon . . . . . 45 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Giving Day . . . . . . 37 Light a Fire 2017 Thank You . . . . . 22 Moffly Media's 2018 Event Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Near & Far Aid/A Grand Affair Gala 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Women in Business Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FOOD, CATERING & LODGING 348 Oyster Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JK Chef Collection . . . . . . . . . . .

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St. Vincent's Medical Center . . . . . . 9 Western Connecticut Health Network . . . . . . . . 58, 59 Yale New Haven Health . . . . . . . . 50

JEWELRY Lux Bond & Green . . . . . . Cover 2, 1 Rolex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2, 1

LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS Homefront Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . 7

REAL ESTATE Michelle & Company/ William Raveis Real Estate . . . . . 11 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4

REAL ESTATE, DESTINATION Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./ Susie Perticone . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dataw Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 John's Island Real Estate Company . . . . . . . . . . 47

MISCELLANEOUS Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . 41

PLAN AHEAD The Home Issue

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adults reflect on their relationship, seen through their back-andforth correspondences.

From early childhood friendship to adult loss, the portrayal of life and love will move you. See it at Music Theatre of Connecticut through Sun., Feb 11. Times and ticket prices vary. musictheatreofct .com.

In Harmony

FEB.

The Westport Arts Center will host one of America’s preeminent string quartets for an evening of music, both familiar and new.

From 8 to 9:30 p.m., The Juilliard String Quartet will perform masterworks by Haydn and Beethoven, as well as modern Scottish composer James MacMillan. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Purchase online at westportartscenter.org.

WAXING POETIC

JAN. Tues. 9

AMERICAN TALE

You’ll have plenty to sing about after seeing Woody Sez at the Westport Country Playhouse. The limitedengagement show, running through Sat., Jan. 20, is a musical portrait of the life of American folksinger Woody Guthrie. Tickets start at $35. Show times vary. Check online at westportplayhouse.org.

plays, followed by a stimulating discussion.

Takes place at Toquet Hall through Thurs., Jan. 11. Tickets $47. jibproductions.org.

Thurs. 11

ALL LAUGHS

See SNL alum Colin Quinn shake up the Ridgefield Playhouse and bring down the house with his cutting comedic style in his show One in Every Crowd. Performance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $50. ridgefieldplayhouse .org.

Tues. 9

Mon. 15

Mix up your lunch hour with Play With Your Food.

From noon to 1:30 p.m., enjoy a gourmet lunch and readings of short

School is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the Westport Historical Society wants to take this time to help

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children celebrate the positive influence of Dr. King. Children will learn about the civil rights movement, important figures of the time, and Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages 6 through 11. $60. westporthistory.org.

Thurs. 18 SAY CHEESE

Wakeman Town Farm and the Fairfield Cheese Company invite you to cuddle up with a fondue dinner and wine from 7 to 10 p.m. $85. Search Wakeman Town Farm on eventbrite.com.

Fri. 26

SINCERELY...

In A. R. Gurney’s heartrending play Love Letters, two

Sat. 3

RAISE YOUR VOICE

The Saecula Singers, the New Haven–based chamber choir of girls and young women, will perform selections from their wide-ranging repertoire at Christ & Holy Trinity Church from 5 to 7 p.m. General tickets $25. Go to eventbrite.com and search “Saecula Singers.”

Fri. 9

YES, DEAR

Thurs. 1

The Westport Arts Center will host Poetic Inspiration: Readings and Reflections in collaboration with the Westport Library and the Westport Arts Advisory Committee. The event will feature selected poetry readings by members of the public that reflect interpretations of history, which dovetails with the art exhibition on view at the time. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. westportartscenter.org.

Twenty years of love and resentment are laid bare on the stage in Sharr White’s Annapurna, presented by the Westport Community Theatre.

The play, both intense and comical, focuses on an estranged couple coming to terms with their past. Runs through Sun., Feb. 25. Tickets at westportcommunity theatre.com.

Sat. 10

PRETTY SWEET

Enjoy sandwiches, sweets and crafts with your little Valentine

at Ambler Farm’s Valentine’s Tea, from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration opens on Jan. 3. Tickets $20 adult, $10 child. amblerfarm.org.

Sun. 11

SPANISH NIGHTS

You might imagine the heady fragrance of citrus and florals when the Weston Commission for the Arts presents their Night in the Garden of Spain. Vlada Yaneva and Matthew Harrison will play a series of piano duets inspired by the multicultural Iberian Peninsula. From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weston Library. westonpublic libary.org.

Sun. 11

KIDS PLAY

Follow Junie B. Jones as she navigates life as a first grader. New friends, new glasses and a kickball tournament are par for the course in this musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s book, presented at the Westport Country Playhouse. Tickets $20. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. westportplay house.org W

Sat. 3

THAT’S PUZZLING

Sharpen your pencils and study your thesaurus. It’s time for the 19th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest, hosted by the Westport Library. From 1 to 4 p.m., New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz will supply unpublished puzzles for you to crack.

Takes place at Saugatuck Congregational Church. $25 to

SAVE THE DATE Mar. 1

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Giving Day inspires twenty-four hours of giving back to the local community. You’re invited to donate any amount to your favorite local charity or nonprofit.

More at fccfoundation.org.

Mar. 2

Step back in time at Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala on Fri., Mar. 2. The 1920s-themed celebration at Mitchells of Westport starts at 7 p.m. and won’t quit until late into the night, just like in the Jazz Age. More at nearandfaraid.org.

( for more fun events visit westportmag.com )

JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET BY SIMON POWIS

January 20

participate. Register at westportlibrary.org.

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